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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

T12 BBOMOT history

T12 BBO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 23 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,891 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BBO was last recorded at 144,891 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,977 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,914 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,891 miles
  • 2025 – 137,977 miles
  • 2024 – 131,442 miles
  • 2023 – 129,370 miles
  • 2022 – 120,857 miles
  • 2021 – 113,526 miles
  • 2020 – 106,091 miles
  • 2019 – 98,371 miles
  • 2018 – 92,370 miles
  • 2017 – 85,357 miles
  • 2016 – 78,312 miles
  • 2015 – 71,669 miles
  • 2014 – 61,532 miles
  • 2013 – 43,585 miles
  • 2012 – 37,404 miles
  • 2011 – 28,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Smell of Fuel From Under Bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    763183438948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,891 miles (+6,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    528628510816
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass137,977 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,977 miles
    Test number
    255063054480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,442 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,442 miles
    Test number
    819295081799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,370 miles
    Test number
    482835613569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,365 miles (+8,508)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    921667815144
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    203166884271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,857 miles (+7,331)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    272432879789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,526 miles (+7,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,526 miles
    Test number
    148579667634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,091 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    918125437013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,089 miles (+7,718)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    720616030737
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,371 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,371 miles
    Test number
    375902893358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    770344224283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,370 miles (+7,013)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    164026573677
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass85,357 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    614022196739
    • AdvisorySmell of Fuel From Under Bonnet

  16. Fail85,326 miles (+7,014)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    978799151745
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySmell of Fuel From Under Bonnet

  17. Pass78,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    168716401185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,312 miles (+6,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    802362884023
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass71,669 miles (+10,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,669 miles
    Test number
    721843815416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass61,532 miles (+4,796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,532 miles
    Test number
    957772434383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,736 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,736 miles
    Test number
    925737774126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    279269664096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,410 miles (+10,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    977479464096
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,585 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    525964673049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,404 miles (+8,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    525536272003
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass28,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    546254681029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,812 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    905334481092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T12 BBO

Does T12 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BBO?
The MOT on T12 BBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BBO done?
T12 BBO was recorded at 144,891 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has T12 BBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BBO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 BBO 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 T12 BBO find?
T12 BBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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