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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

T16 GEDMOT history

T16 GED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,740 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 GED
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 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 GED was last recorded at 149,740 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 8,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,236 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,504 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,740 miles
  • 2025 – 141,236 miles
  • 2024 – 124,366 miles
  • 2023 – 106,917 miles
  • 2022 – 105,312 miles
  • 2021 – 103,284 miles
  • 2020 – 102,079 miles
  • 2019 – 99,335 miles
  • 2018 – 97,426 miles
  • 2017 – 89,010 miles
  • 2016 – 78,519 miles
  • 2015 – 66,018 miles
  • 2014 – 54,826 miles
  • 2013 – 43,358 miles
  • 2012 – 30,810 miles
  • 2011 – 20,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,740 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,740 miles (+8,504)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,740 miles
    Test number
    550203728046
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,236 miles (+16,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,236 miles
    Test number
    871149341240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass124,366 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    648123885007
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail124,366 miles (+17,449)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    437096867905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass106,917 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    295701799047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,312 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    644472388239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,284 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    581345451462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,079 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    754974760010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass99,335 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    671097556529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail99,330 miles (+1,904)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,330 miles
    Test number
    466771653586
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass97,426 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    489713430269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,010 miles (+10,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    357277975176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut but no ply or cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
  13. Pass78,519 miles (+12,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    270927167942
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels buckled
    • 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)
  14. Pass66,018 miles (+11,192)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    166991595038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall but not enough to expose ply/cords
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the inner sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on the outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
  15. Pass54,826 miles (+11,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    638914904132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,358 miles (+12,548)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    107865513172
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge
  17. Pass30,810 miles (+10,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    966227602121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass20,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,221 miles
    Test number
    755564901181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T16 GED

Does T16 GED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 GED is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 GED?
The MOT on T16 GED is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 GED done?
T16 GED was recorded at 149,740 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has T16 GED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 GED has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 GED 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 T16 GED find?
T16 GED passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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