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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 3,498 cc

S26 GMEMOT history

S26 GME is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 12 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

S26 GME 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 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,560 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GME was last recorded at 118,560 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 10,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,599 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,961 miles
Average per year
7,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,560 miles
  • 2024 – 107,599 miles
  • 2023 – 102,058 miles
  • 2022 – 95,863 miles
  • 2021 – 92,092 miles
  • 2020 – 87,649 miles
  • 2019 – 80,768 miles
  • 2018 – 69,663 miles
  • 2017 – 57,060 miles
  • 2016 – 50,800 miles
  • 2015 – 44,195 miles
  • 2014 – 34,126 miles
  • 2013 – 25,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,560 miles (+10,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    796443479230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,599 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    377220336957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,058 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,058 miles
    Test number
    601942579520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail102,056 miles (+6,193)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    327690733231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,863 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    563832822302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass92,092 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    731454752116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front camber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    161136086264
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail87,648 miles (+6,880)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    903474976650
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass80,768 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    231993594874
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail80,766 miles (+11,103)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    304724214504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    307946260458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail69,663 miles (+12,603)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    308581260827
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass57,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    481048324008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,058 miles (+6,258)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    499885642274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,800 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    157294652557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    270884453384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail44,195 miles (+10,069)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    204442660664
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,126 miles (+90)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,126 miles
    Test number
    948224394070
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail34,036 miles (+8,044)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,036 miles
    Test number
    346311494003
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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

  20. Pass25,992 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,992 miles
    Test number
    707733103081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S26 GME

Does S26 GME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 GME expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 GME?
The MOT on S26 GME expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 GME done?
S26 GME was recorded at 118,560 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
Has S26 GME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GME has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 GME 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 S26 GME find?
S26 GME passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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