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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S19 VNMMOT history

S19 VNM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

S19 VNM black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
188,547 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 VNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 VNM was last recorded at 188,547 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 11,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,721 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
11,826 miles
Average per year
11,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,547 miles
  • 2023 – 176,721 miles
  • 2022 – 168,029 miles
  • 2021 – 157,114 miles
  • 2020 – 146,681 miles
  • 2019 – 135,861 miles
  • 2018 – 123,843 miles
  • 2017 – 111,239 miles
  • 2016 – 97,852 miles
  • 2015 – 86,124 miles
  • 2014 – 72,934 miles
  • 2013 – 60,635 miles
  • 2012 – 47,372 miles
  • 2011 – 41,155 miles
  • 2010 – 32,972 miles
  • 2009 – 24,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper bock plate corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wish bone corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wish bone corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake shoes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear back plates rotten

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,547 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,547 miles
    Test number
    638795313438
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper bock plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wish bone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wish bone corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
  2. Fail188,534 miles (+11,813)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,534 miles
    Test number
    764206362352
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper bock plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wish bone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wish bone corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
  3. Pass176,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,721 miles
    Test number
    198772645188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,721 miles (+8,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,721 miles
    Test number
    993553589749
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass168,029 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,029 miles
    Test number
    399309302295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates rotten
  6. Fail168,028 miles (+10,914)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,028 miles
    Test number
    401054370567
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates rotten
  7. Pass157,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,114 miles
    Test number
    847317537205
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail157,114 miles (+10,433)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,114 miles
    Test number
    859176721017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass146,681 miles (+10,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    881990393420
    • AdvisoryHand brake release handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass135,861 miles (+12,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    555201569006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass123,843 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    574686904605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail123,842 miles (+12,603)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    345431210780
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass111,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    522564046141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,238 miles (+13,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    572379686500
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  15. Pass97,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    991276775072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,852 miles (+11,728)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    449495655568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass86,124 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    789541795166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail86,124 miles (+13,190)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    755641395191
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass72,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    725325474157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,934 miles (+12,299)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    617395474189
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass60,635 miles (+13,263)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    477032973130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,372 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,372 miles
    Test number
    147962472149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,155 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    488774421232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,972 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    250859410217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,154 miles
    Test number
    470016939290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 VNM

Does S19 VNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S19 VNM expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S19 VNM?
The MOT on S19 VNM expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S19 VNM done?
S19 VNM was recorded at 188,547 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 11,009 miles a year.
Has S19 VNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 VNM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S19 VNM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S19 VNM find?
S19 VNM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: front shocks corroded; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear caliper bock plate corroded, and 6 more.

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