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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

S3 MVUMOT history

S3 MVU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S3 MVU silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,442 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MVU was last recorded at 87,442 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,498 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,944 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,442 miles
  • 2025 – 82,498 miles
  • 2023 – 80,516 miles
  • 2022 – 70,503 miles
  • 2021 – 64,232 miles
  • 2020 – 58,365 miles
  • 2019 – 51,938 miles
  • 2018 – 50,897 miles
  • 2017 – 45,498 miles
  • 2016 – 43,487 miles
  • 2015 – 41,209 miles
  • 2014 – 38,274 miles
  • 2013 – 34,242 miles
  • 2012 – 30,311 miles
  • 2011 – 28,378 miles
  • 2010 – 24,680 miles
  • 2009 – 18,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,442 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    426954988755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,498 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    652749315390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,516 miles (+4,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,516 miles
    Test number
    517578940590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,606 miles (+5,103)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    411776098803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass70,503 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    769743252571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,232 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    768665816711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,365 miles (+6,427)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    935567768394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    759813495452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,938 miles (+1,041)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    269642806702
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,897 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    992879183789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,498 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,498 miles
    Test number
    397253065059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,487 miles (+2,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    304441182582
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Damaged/Dented (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,209 miles (+2,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    136765182881
    • 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)

  14. Pass38,274 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    987629044379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,242 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    446105243382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,311 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,311 miles
    Test number
    617476242335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,275 miles (+1,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,275 miles
    Test number
    639199532371
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass28,378 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    336157541375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,680 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,680 miles
    Test number
    303410750355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    551684449398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,157 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    192634249349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S3 MVU

Does S3 MVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MVU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MVU?
The MOT on S3 MVU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MVU done?
S3 MVU was recorded at 87,442 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has S3 MVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MVU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 MVU 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 MVU find?
S3 MVU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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