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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

S4 FCXMOT history

S4 FCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S4 FCX black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,184 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 FCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 FCX was last recorded at 128,184 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,182 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,184 miles
  • 2025 – 122,914 miles
  • 2024 – 117,160 miles
  • 2023 – 111,002 miles
  • 2022 – 104,765 miles
  • 2021 – 96,146 miles
  • 2019 – 82,956 miles
  • 2018 – 73,176 miles
  • 2017 – 63,490 miles
  • 2016 – 52,854 miles
  • 2015 – 43,918 miles
  • 2014 – 39,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,184 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under trays fitted unable to inspect components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,184 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    502615711114
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail128,182 miles (+5,268)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,182 miles
    Test number
    730374024998
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass122,914 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,914 miles
    Test number
    587412349377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail122,912 miles (+5,752)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    347463413120
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass117,160 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    950424358017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,002 miles (+6,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    997142974893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake binding slightly
  7. Pass104,765 miles (+8,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    173036118370
    • AdvisoryHandbrake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass96,146 miles (+13,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,146 miles
    Test number
    621720115045
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass82,956 miles (+9,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    714300611735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components
  10. Pass73,176 miles (+9,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    615255293141
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components
  11. Pass63,490 miles (+10,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    990481484320
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted unable to inspect components
  12. Pass52,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    678724742544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components
  13. Fail52,851 miles (+8,933)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    214405486417
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components
  14. Pass43,918 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    289577495181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,633 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    806724655061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    568986154068
    • NoteNearside front wheel welded on inner rim.
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Questions about S4 FCX

Does S4 FCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 FCX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 FCX?
The MOT on S4 FCX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 FCX done?
S4 FCX was recorded at 128,184 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,437 miles a year.
Has S4 FCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 FCX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 FCX 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 S4 FCX find?
S4 FCX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside.

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