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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S23 VJCMOT history

S23 VJC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

S23 VJC grey Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
97,807 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VJC was last recorded at 97,807 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,807 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,807 miles
  • 2021 – 94,350 miles
  • 2020 – 90,379 miles
  • 2019 – 83,076 miles
  • 2018 – 80,316 miles
  • 2017 – 79,692 miles
  • 2016 – 76,158 miles
  • 2015 – 72,566 miles
  • 2014 – 69,352 miles
  • 2013 – 63,918 miles
  • 2012 – 55,299 miles
  • 2011 – 46,152 miles
  • 2010 – 35,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    294672904616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail97,807 miles (+3,457)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    284531165551
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pressed in to the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass94,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    423706330352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken/exhaust secure enough

  4. Fail94,350 miles (+3,971)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    560325175183
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken/exhaust secure enough

  5. Pass90,379 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    487052137058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure enough

  6. Pass83,076 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    412766872740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,316 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    636704029368
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass79,692 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    896281232269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,158 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    912565427108
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner sidewall, suspect has been run flat

  10. Pass72,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    409760675125
    • NoteNearside+offside rear tyres are on the legal limit

  11. Fail72,566 miles (+3,214)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    579900175140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside+offside rear tyres are on the legal limit

  12. Pass69,352 miles (+5,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    308389664104
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit

  13. Pass63,918 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,918 miles
    Test number
    546690273178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,299 miles (+9,147)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    145710272184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to sample

  15. Pass46,152 miles (+10,520)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,152 miles
    Test number
    267302471439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner side
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  16. Pass35,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    291686170154
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls,emmisions too low to register

Questions about S23 VJC

Does S23 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 VJC expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 VJC?
The MOT on S23 VJC expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 VJC done?
S23 VJC was recorded at 97,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has S23 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VJC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 VJC 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 S23 VJC find?
S23 VJC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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