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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S6 RAOMOT history

S6 RAO is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

S6 RAO red Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
82,148 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 RAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 RAO was last recorded at 82,148 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,147 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,148 miles
  • 2024 – 79,346 miles
  • 2023 – 78,302 miles
  • 2022 – 76,547 miles
  • 2021 – 73,780 miles
  • 2020 – 72,295 miles
  • 2019 – 70,484 miles
  • 2018 – 66,732 miles
  • 2017 – 62,439 miles
  • 2016 – 58,934 miles
  • 2015 – 53,205 miles
  • 2014 – 47,731 miles
  • 2013 – 41,168 miles
  • 2012 – 33,993 miles
  • 2011 – 25,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,148 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,148 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,148 miles
    Test number
    497185556286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,147 miles (+2,801)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    609295630837
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,346 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    721541445634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,302 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    999103537127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,301 miles (+1,754)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    746716317013
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,547 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    345813147495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    655439369042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,780 miles (+1,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    920848271555
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,295 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    663083245034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,484 miles (+3,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    792896356689
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,732 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    560368328753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,439 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    355491191048
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail62,404 miles (+3,470)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    325750255127
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass58,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,934 miles
    Test number
    470893419478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,934 miles (+5,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,934 miles
    Test number
    496289806059
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  16. Pass53,205 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,205 miles
    Test number
    778456645161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,731 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    118107544139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,720 miles (+6,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,720 miles
    Test number
    806801744114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass41,168 miles (+7,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    156277633114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass33,993 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    287574242142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    266625821415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 RAO

Does S6 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 RAO expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 RAO?
The MOT on S6 RAO expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 RAO done?
S6 RAO was recorded at 82,148 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has S6 RAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 RAO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 RAO 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 S6 RAO find?
S6 RAO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi.

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