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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

S3 GSMMOT history

S3 GSM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 162,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S3 GSM black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,165 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GSM was last recorded at 162,165 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 9,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,462 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,703 miles
Average per year
13,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,165 miles
  • 2025 – 152,462 miles
  • 2024 – 140,065 miles
  • 2023 – 127,414 miles
  • 2022 – 113,959 miles
  • 2021 – 99,973 miles
  • 2020 – 86,834 miles
  • 2019 – 72,989 miles
  • 2017 – 52,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nearly bald inner edge 3 - 6.mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,165 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,165 miles
    Test number
    813790955762
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,165 miles (+9,703)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,165 miles
    Test number
    392167378064
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,462 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,462 miles
    Test number
    264338758301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail152,330 miles (+12,265)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,330 miles
    Test number
    892359666071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass140,065 miles (+12,651)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,065 miles
    Test number
    870830893455
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted distorted and has a alloy welding repair which appears ok (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split very close to inner cords and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner shoulder 2.- 4.mm remaining inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,414 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    694097575060
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nearly bald inner edge 3 - 6.mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deteriorating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail127,412 miles (+13,453)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    761595239742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge 3.mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge 3.mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to open bonnet to allow oil temp probe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nearly bald inner edge 3 - 6.mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated deteriorating (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass113,959 miles (+13,986)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    208983751564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,973 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    896393159225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,972 miles (+13,138)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    456523530661
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,834 miles (+13,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    239942368440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,989 miles (+20,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,989 miles
    Test number
    463646867868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    203146068824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GSM

Does S3 GSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GSM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GSM?
The MOT on S3 GSM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GSM done?
S3 GSM was recorded at 162,165 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,156 miles a year.
Has S3 GSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GSM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 GSM 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 GSM find?
S3 GSM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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