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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

T55 RCLMOT history

T55 RCL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,623 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RCL was last recorded at 78,623 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 11,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,060 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,563 miles
Average per year
6,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,623 miles
  • 2024 – 67,060 miles
  • 2023 – 62,093 miles
  • 2022 – 56,029 miles
  • 2021 – 47,417 miles
  • 2020 – 47,376 miles
  • 2019 – 42,235 miles
  • 2018 – 34,674 miles
  • 2017 – 24,522 miles
  • 2016 – 20,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Wearing inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff to return to off position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,623 miles (+11,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    440399048836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass67,060 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    202551557516
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plates appear to be incorrectly spaced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff to return to off position (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Fail66,995 miles (+4,902)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    412132944253
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff to return to off position (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass62,093 miles (+6,064)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    140211508253
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,029 miles (+8,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    664669304015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,417 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,417 miles
    Test number
    449201431022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,376 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    682621237289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,159 miles (+3,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    971278754738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,235 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    491829849956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,674 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    760824186020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    799546153667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,522 miles (+4,488)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    323120216123
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass20,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,034 miles
    Test number
    593259911716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RCL

Does T55 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RCL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 RCL?
The MOT on T55 RCL is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RCL done?
T55 RCL was recorded at 78,623 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
Has T55 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RCL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 RCL 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 T55 RCL find?
T55 RCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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