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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

T31 UESMOT history

T31 UES is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
190,108 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 UES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T31 UES was last recorded at 190,108 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 6,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,838 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,270 miles
Average per year
11,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,108 miles
  • 2024 – 183,838 miles
  • 2023 – 173,034 miles
  • 2022 – 151,469 miles
  • 2021 – 129,001 miles
  • 2020 – 110,666 miles
  • 2019 – 93,862 miles
  • 2018 – 87,599 miles
  • 2017 – 82,145 miles
  • 2016 – 74,785 miles
  • 2015 – 64,286 miles
  • 2014 – 58,004 miles
  • 2013 – 49,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,108 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,108 miles (+6,270)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,108 miles
    Test number
    625777587398
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  2. Pass183,838 miles (+116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,838 miles
    Test number
    967680016913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail183,722 miles (+10,688)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,722 miles
    Test number
    686300765669
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass173,034 miles (+21,565)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,034 miles
    Test number
    101610441079
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass151,469 miles (+22,468)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,469 miles
    Test number
    861836068967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,001 miles (+18,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    778275348773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass110,666 miles (+16,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,666 miles
    Test number
    473128711712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,862 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    260770420482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,856 miles (+6,257)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,856 miles
    Test number
    352700927900
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass87,599 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    376073089164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass82,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    779881971083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail82,145 miles (+7,360)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    227412522421
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass74,785 miles (+10,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    218368787103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,286 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    868062975014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,004 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    268926964097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    666844553153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 UES

Does T31 UES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 UES expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 UES?
The MOT on T31 UES expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 UES done?
T31 UES was recorded at 190,108 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 11,376 miles a year.
Has T31 UES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 UES has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 UES 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 T31 UES find?
T31 UES failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values, and 4 more.

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