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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 5,461 cc

T6 SCUMOT history

T6 SCU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
127,259 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 SCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 SCU was last recorded at 127,259 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 7,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2021: 105,734 miles, lower than 167,432 miles on 13 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,927 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,332 miles
Average per year
7,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,259 miles
  • 2024 – 119,927 miles
  • 2023 – 115,096 miles
  • 2022 – 110,091 miles
  • 2021 – 105,734 miles
  • 2020 – 167,432 miles
  • 2019 – 97,947 miles
  • 2018 – 91,652 miles
  • 2017 – 87,360 miles
  • 2016 – 79,368 miles
  • 2015 – 73,640 miles
  • 2014 – 63,600 miles
  • 2013 – 51,052 miles
  • 2012 – 37,385 miles
  • 2011 – 24,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,259 miles (+7,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    119410055936
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,927 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,927 miles
    Test number
    919183090026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,096 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    756634707885
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose but secure
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  4. Fail115,096 miles (+5,005)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    193549780466
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose but secure
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  5. Pass110,091 miles (+4,357)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    558259232827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,734 miles (-61,698)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    922341550821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,432 miles (+69,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,432 miles
    Test number
    804911333428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,947 miles (+6,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    265357167064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass91,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    900688628829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Fail91,652 miles (+4,292)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    785183926441
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass87,360 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    665679923854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,368 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    570646774101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • 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)

  13. Fail79,366 miles (+5,726)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    952360623198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • 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)

  14. Pass73,640 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    458832103808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail73,634 miles (+10,034)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    958776177153
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,600 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    726147584291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,052 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    238721983201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,590 miles (+10,205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    146453253414
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    765178732082
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail37,385 miles (+12,500)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    178958532422
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail24,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    157378041099
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass24,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    797768041072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 SCU

Does T6 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T6 SCU expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T6 SCU?
The MOT on T6 SCU expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T6 SCU done?
T6 SCU was recorded at 127,259 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
Has T6 SCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 SCU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T6 SCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T6 SCU find?
T6 SCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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