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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S30 LGMMOT history

S30 LGM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

S30 LGM 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 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
96,378 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 LGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 LGM was last recorded at 96,378 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,492 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,886 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,378 miles
  • 2024 – 90,492 miles
  • 2023 – 89,608 miles
  • 2022 – 86,476 miles
  • 2020 – 83,357 miles
  • 2019 – 78,390 miles
  • 2018 – 74,265 miles
  • 2017 – 70,270 miles
  • 2016 – 66,449 miles
  • 2015 – 61,539 miles
  • 2014 – 58,741 miles
  • 2013 – 57,691 miles
  • 2012 – 56,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,378 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front tyre wearing inner , outer, perished and temporarily repaired in side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,378 miles (+5,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    143241175763
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  2. Pass90,492 miles (+884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,492 miles
    Test number
    945918720553
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle
  3. Pass89,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    604273816553
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  4. Fail89,608 miles (+3,132)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    480736072728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  5. Pass86,476 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    163929473691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass83,357 miles (+4,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    815682979290
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass78,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,390 miles
    Test number
    491487546620
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail78,390 miles (+4,125)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,390 miles
    Test number
    927069095038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass74,265 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    616556433904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,177 miles (+3,907)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,177 miles
    Test number
    405503372863
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass70,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    373268283466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner , outer, perished and temporarily repaired in side wall
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  12. Fail70,270 miles (+3,821)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    484261490082
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner , outer, perished and temporarily repaired in side wall
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  13. Pass66,449 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    424913032426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
  14. Pass61,539 miles (+2,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    717032255127
    • NoteBoth rear tyres & nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer tread edges but not yet excessive
    • NoteEngine management light stays on
  15. Pass58,741 miles (+1,050)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    389963254108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass57,691 miles (+1,313)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    206018733468
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass56,378 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    288130442486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail56,378 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    316590642192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S30 LGM

Does S30 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 LGM expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 LGM?
The MOT on S30 LGM expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 LGM done?
S30 LGM was recorded at 96,378 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has S30 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 LGM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 LGM 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 S30 LGM find?
S30 LGM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears; coil spring corroded both rears; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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