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Mercedes-Benz CLS

White · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc

T20 TAUMOT history

T20 TAU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
128,174 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 TAU was last recorded at 128,174 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 1,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,524 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,650 miles
Average per year
4,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,174 miles
  • 2024 – 126,524 miles
  • 2023 – 122,616 miles
  • 2022 – 122,606 miles
  • 2021 – 120,920 miles
  • 2020 – 117,691 miles
  • 2019 – 115,265 miles
  • 2018 – 112,287 miles
  • 2017 – 107,744 miles
  • 2016 – 102,738 miles
  • 2015 – 95,078 miles
  • 2014 – 90,930 miles
  • 2013 – 81,131 miles
  • 2012 – 74,931 miles
  • 2011 – 73,081 miles
  • 2010 – 69,338 miles
  • 2009 – 65,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,174 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,174 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    120277656442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,524 miles (+3,908)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    752390341455
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass122,616 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,616 miles
    Test number
    296223091251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel, noise inside disc drum when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front alloy wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

  4. Fail122,606 miles (+1,686)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    499756873228
    • DangerousNearside Road wheel fractured both (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,920 miles (+3,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    417628940993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,691 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,691 miles
    Test number
    436835606843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,265 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    987842564021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,287 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    488563783899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,287 miles (+4,543)3 dangerous3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    528295251614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure three brackets need welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass107,744 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,744 miles
    Test number
    114737517008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail107,736 miles (+4,998)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,736 miles
    Test number
    727694823774
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass102,738 miles (+7,660)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    260578945327
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge also o/s/f wearing inner edges

  13. Pass95,078 miles (+4,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    194784517554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass90,930 miles (+103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    199127464278
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken but exhaust still surported
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  15. Fail90,827 miles (+9,696)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    615625864205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken but exhaust still surported
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  16. Pass81,131 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    327136753265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,931 miles (+1,850)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    926387272211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass73,081 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    778480971267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    104289070290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,338 miles (+3,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    943298870295
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass65,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    744825109231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 TAU

Does T20 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 TAU expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 TAU?
The MOT on T20 TAU expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 TAU done?
T20 TAU was recorded at 128,174 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
Has T20 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 TAU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T20 TAU 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 T20 TAU find?
T20 TAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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