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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S5 TCVMOT history

S5 TCV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 19,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S5 TCV silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
19,777 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 TCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 TCV was last recorded at 19,777 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,857 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,920 miles
Average per year
841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,777 miles
  • 2025 – 15,857 miles
  • 2024 – 15,686 miles
  • 2023 – 15,277 miles
  • 2022 – 14,904 miles
  • 2021 – 14,554 miles
  • 2020 – 14,172 miles
  • 2019 – 13,345 miles
  • 2018 – 12,663 miles
  • 2017 – 12,063 miles
  • 2016 – 11,446 miles
  • 2015 – 10,748 miles
  • 2014 – 9,792 miles
  • 2013 – 9,056 miles
  • 2012 – 8,389 miles
  • 2011 – 7,196 miles
  • 2010 – 6,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    19,777 miles
    Test number
    950875775889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail19,774 miles (+3,917)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,774 miles
    Test number
    955139753193
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass15,857 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    15,857 miles
    Test number
    443105334537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail15,804 miles (+118)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    104698973368
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass15,686 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    15,686 miles
    Test number
    356439993843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,277 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    15,277 miles
    Test number
    466551347353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,904 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    14,904 miles
    Test number
    481944582272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail14,890 miles (+336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,890 miles
    Test number
    692165593291
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass14,554 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    14,554 miles
    Test number
    864897128540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,172 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,172 miles
    Test number
    378944098590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,148 miles (+62)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,148 miles
    Test number
    731652482776
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail14,086 miles (+741)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,086 miles
    Test number
    388214198440
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass13,345 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    13,345 miles
    Test number
    542800308590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,663 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,663 miles
    Test number
    124491038855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,655 miles (+592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    427579534299
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass12,063 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,063 miles
    Test number
    904672280172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,446 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,446 miles
    Test number
    548879902864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,439 miles (+691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,439 miles
    Test number
    178134414979
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass10,748 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,748 miles
    Test number
    108272935177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,792 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    9,792 miles
    Test number
    507199424113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,056 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,056 miles
    Test number
    826846633158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,389 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,389 miles
    Test number
    528868532188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,196 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,196 miles
    Test number
    686617731142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    6,351 miles
    Test number
    212453430471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 TCV

Does S5 TCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 TCV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 TCV?
The MOT on S5 TCV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 TCV done?
S5 TCV was recorded at 19,777 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 841 miles a year.
Has S5 TCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 TCV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 TCV 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 S5 TCV find?
S5 TCV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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