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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

S30 XYUMOT history

S30 XYU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

S30 XYU black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,283 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 XYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 XYU was last recorded at 54,283 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,488 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
2,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,283 miles
  • 2025 – 52,488 miles
  • 2024 – 47,049 miles
  • 2023 – 43,006 miles
  • 2022 – 41,993 miles
  • 2020 – 40,707 miles
  • 2019 – 37,964 miles
  • 2018 – 36,426 miles
  • 2017 – 33,807 miles
  • 2016 – 30,763 miles
  • 2015 – 29,702 miles
  • 2014 – 28,628 miles
  • 2013 – 27,514 miles
  • 2012 – 26,967 miles
  • 2011 – 26,208 miles
  • 2009 – 23,874 miles
  • 2008 – 19,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,283 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,283 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    757332744840
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass52,488 miles (+5,439)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    629164284675
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass47,049 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    533598119725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass43,006 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    135338929580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,993 miles (+1,286)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    801152836491
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass40,707 miles (+2,743)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    590988714104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated - cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated - cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished/deteriorated - shoulders and treads
  7. Pass37,964 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    910248214801
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both badly deteriarated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above undertray near ferule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts/hangers snapped
  8. Fail37,960 miles (+1,534)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    415279737504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above undertray (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above undertray (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both badly deteriarated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside ADVISE removing undertrays to fully inspect brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts/hangers snapped
  9. Pass36,426 miles (+2,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,426 miles
    Test number
    467370965571
    • AdvisoryFront both headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass33,807 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    367848161219
    • AdvisoryRear both exhaust mounts snapped - system adequately supported
  11. Pass30,763 miles (+1,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,763 miles
    Test number
    220840101725
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust hangars snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre splitting on sidewalls/tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre splitting on sidewalls/tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass29,702 miles (+1,074)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    849213805257
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner & outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust mounting bracket snapped
  13. Pass28,628 miles (+1,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    238137724469
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished round outer shoulder
  14. Pass27,514 miles (+547)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,514 miles
    Test number
    255674513167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass26,967 miles (+759)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,967 miles
    Test number
    575128882091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass26,208 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    158622321066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,191 miles (+2,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,191 miles
    Test number
    166830221023
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,874 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    590125019345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass19,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    621540788256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 XYU

Does S30 XYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 XYU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 XYU?
The MOT on S30 XYU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 XYU done?
S30 XYU was recorded at 54,283 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
Has S30 XYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 XYU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S30 XYU 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 XYU find?
S30 XYU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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