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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 3,498 cc

SWP 98MOT history

SWP 98 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

SWP 98 silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,411 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWP 98
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWP 98 was last recorded at 124,411 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,312 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,411 miles
  • 2025 – 117,176 miles
  • 2024 – 106,937 miles
  • 2023 – 97,593 miles
  • 2022 – 89,629 miles
  • 2021 – 78,564 miles
  • 2020 – 73,360 miles
  • 2019 – 68,563 miles
  • 2018 – 60,387 miles
  • 2017 – 54,442 miles
  • 2016 – 48,197 miles
  • 2015 – 42,078 miles
  • 2014 – 35,183 miles
  • 2013 – 27,378 miles
  • 2012 – 19,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,411 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamps Corroded And SplitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint Or Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Pipes (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust Clamp Split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,411 miles (+99)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    574762958245
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamps Corroded And Split
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint Or Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,312 miles (+7,136)2 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,312 miles
    Test number
    620195422094
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamps Corroded And Split
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint Or Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,176 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,176 miles
    Test number
    593432312936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamps Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear Arm To Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Pad Wiring Rubbed On Drive Shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,176 miles (+10,239)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,176 miles
    Test number
    349991562413
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamps Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear Arm To Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Pad Wiring Rubbed On Drive Shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    246294675614
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

  6. Fail106,937 miles (+9,344)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    480372818997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

  7. Pass97,593 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    484405442762
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Split
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail97,548 miles (+7,919)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    737431170513
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Split
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,629 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,629 miles
    Test number
    166314860557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail89,625 miles (+11,061)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    850689140892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,564 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    506411324053
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail78,562 miles (+5,202)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    376585669429
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass73,360 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    349010772153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail73,155 miles (+4,592)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    696842035362
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass68,563 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    472912779374
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  16. Fail68,381 miles (+7,994)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,381 miles
    Test number
    335422591299
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  17. Pass60,387 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    637636982309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass54,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    758817579256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,442 miles (+6,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    704743934858
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass48,197 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    669521061664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,078 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    896513555160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,183 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    258674654173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,378 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,378 miles
    Test number
    209332363188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    307592002473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWP 98

What vehicle is registration SWP 98 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWP 98 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Oct 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWP 98 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWP 98 is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWP 98?
The MOT on SWP 98 is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWP 98 done?
SWP 98 was recorded at 124,411 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has SWP 98 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWP 98 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SWP 98 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 SWP 98 find?
SWP 98 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central exhaust clamps corroded and split; central prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint or centre bearing, and 7 more.

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