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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

S3 GCGMOT history

S3 GCG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S3 GCG silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,772 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GCG was last recorded at 87,772 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,219 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,772 miles
  • 2025 – 82,219 miles
  • 2024 – 76,026 miles
  • 2023 – 71,113 miles
  • 2022 – 65,505 miles
  • 2021 – 59,050 miles
  • 2020 – 55,716 miles
  • 2019 – 51,868 miles
  • 2018 – 45,116 miles
  • 2017 – 42,386 miles
  • 2016 – 36,803 miles
  • 2015 – 30,939 miles
  • 2014 – 25,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,772 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 All visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,772 miles (+5,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    139787657249
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass82,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    643199197979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,219 miles (+6,193)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    841011731077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass76,026 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    434689927624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,113 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,113 miles
    Test number
    136807589887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,505 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    912885882148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,050 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    336992718361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,716 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    852270777449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail55,715 miles (+3,847)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    311245180823
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass51,868 miles (+6,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    678141642658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front have several cuts and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass45,116 miles (+2,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    388825005261
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have several cuts in tread area
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes coated in grease
  12. Pass42,386 miles (+5,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    828711288870
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres in poor condition at inner edge.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass36,803 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    622081768033
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
  14. Pass30,939 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    116708997350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,818 miles (+5,747)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,818 miles
    Test number
    237024035901
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass25,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    965468644299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GCG

Does S3 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GCG is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GCG?
The MOT on S3 GCG is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GCG done?
S3 GCG was recorded at 87,772 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has S3 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GCG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 GCG 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 GCG find?
S3 GCG passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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