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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S3 FMRMOT history

S3 FMR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 16 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S3 FMR black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,175 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FMR was last recorded at 131,175 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 9,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,979 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,196 miles
Average per year
7,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,175 miles
  • 2025 – 121,979 miles
  • 2024 – 115,651 miles
  • 2023 – 100,851 miles
  • 2022 – 92,567 miles
  • 2020 – 83,638 miles
  • 2019 – 71,646 miles
  • 2018 – 70,083 miles
  • 2017 – 64,794 miles
  • 2016 – 59,829 miles
  • 2015 – 54,115 miles
  • 2014 – 48,792 miles
  • 2013 – 41,727 miles
  • 2012 – 38,278 miles
  • 2011 – 29,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,175 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    297752934541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    516212277944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,979 miles (+6,328)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    968893779082
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,651 miles (+14,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    654952186471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,851 miles (+8,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    862794160898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,567 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    231122301487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,543 miles (+8,905)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    517955914015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plates: Figure spacing between the two groups is greater than 33mm, but this does not prevent clear identification.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,638 miles (+11,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    312010922952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,646 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    669732622922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,083 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    238751503419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,071 miles (+5,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    678999807722
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass64,794 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    904807500724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    902675611249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,829 miles (+5,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    836201017686
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass54,115 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    116619245098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    699825184084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,792 miles (+7,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    139365684436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass41,727 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    486927683061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,278 miles (+9,216)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,278 miles
    Test number
    308737972217
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,062 miles
    Test number
    375376881488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FMR

Does S3 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FMR is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FMR?
The MOT on S3 FMR is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FMR done?
S3 FMR was recorded at 131,175 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,096 miles a year.
Has S3 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FMR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 FMR 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 S3 FMR find?
S3 FMR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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