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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

T121 TMWMOT history

T121 TMW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,483 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TMW was last recorded at 55,483 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2010: 1,437 miles, lower than 14,347 miles on 18 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,478 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,483 miles
  • 2025 – 53,726 miles
  • 2024 – 49,721 miles
  • 2023 – 48,463 miles
  • 2022 – 46,317 miles
  • 2021 – 43,915 miles
  • 2020 – 41,858 miles
  • 2019 – 38,563 miles
  • 2018 – 34,988 miles
  • 2017 – 31,059 miles
  • 2016 – 30,091 miles
  • 2015 – 29,133 miles
  • 2014 – 27,979 miles
  • 2013 – 26,450 miles
  • 2012 – 23,563 miles
  • 2011 – 18,002 miles
  • 2010 – 1,437 miles
  • 2009 – 9,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,483 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,483 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    712003140880
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail55,478 miles (+11)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    848584204988
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail55,467 miles (+1,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    932672445082
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,726 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    777393324511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    568291509593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,721 miles (+1,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    954505417172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass48,463 miles (+2,146)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    460535347407
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,317 miles (+2,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    597120174406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe mounting corroded

  9. Pass43,915 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    789984235982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    805485319746
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail41,858 miles (+3,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    639479711089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass38,563 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    265161697906
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail38,563 miles (+3,575)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    567357153620
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass34,988 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    429889426174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,059 miles (+968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    152988761166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass30,091 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    212183438895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,133 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    565922135136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,979 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    178119444148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,450 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    407657923137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,563 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,563 miles
    Test number
    446145022105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,002 miles (+16,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    397358331123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass1,437 miles (-12,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    1,437 miles
    Test number
    880760540143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,347 miles (+4,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,347 miles
    Test number
    381278730104
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass9,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,886 miles
    Test number
    164761639120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 TMW

Does T121 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TMW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 TMW?
The MOT on T121 TMW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TMW done?
T121 TMW was recorded at 55,483 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,719 miles a year.
Has T121 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TMW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 TMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T121 TMW find?
T121 TMW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust mounting defective; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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