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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,498 cc

T9 VMSMOT history

T9 VMS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
131,898 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 VMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 VMS was last recorded at 131,898 miles on 23 May 2026, 10,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,004 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,894 miles
Average per year
7,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,898 miles
  • 2024 – 121,004 miles
  • 2023 – 113,910 miles
  • 2022 – 106,127 miles
  • 2021 – 91,834 miles
  • 2020 – 74,457 miles
  • 2019 – 66,440 miles
  • 2018 – 60,047 miles
  • 2017 – 54,690 miles
  • 2016 – 48,486 miles
  • 2015 – 44,118 miles
  • 2014 – 38,092 miles
  • 2013 – 30,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,898 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tested in wet conditions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody front and rear including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,898 miles (+10,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    150151486366
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,004 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    431055002745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUnderbody front and rear including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sideskirts fitted

  3. Fail120,991 miles (+86)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    425965197709
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUnderbody front and rear including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sideskirts fitted

  4. Fail120,905 miles (+8)3 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,905 miles
    Test number
    289508116712
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum

  5. Fail120,897 miles (+6,987)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    164579130237
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody brake pipes unseen
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undertrays fitted

  6. Pass113,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    266056961571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail113,910 miles (+7,783)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    628242518004
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,127 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    158272668944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail106,127 miles (+14,293)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    286865923698
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass91,834 miles (+17,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    273674117174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    358919602191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,457 miles (+8,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    928444868706
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass66,440 miles (+6,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    997286998278
    • Advisory1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded
    • Advisory2/ n/s rear tyre becoming worn
    • Advisory3/ both front tyres worn on inside edges

  14. Pass60,047 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,047 miles
    Test number
    227656655640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,690 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    680359898556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,486 miles (+4,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    626166653782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test belt and seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,118 miles (+6,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    368718705441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,092 miles (+7,439)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    689602214262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake warning light inoperative

  19. Pass30,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    369120323470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,652 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    858518913279
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T9 VMS

Does T9 VMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 VMS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 VMS?
The MOT on T9 VMS is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 VMS done?
T9 VMS was recorded at 131,898 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,914 miles a year.
Has T9 VMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 VMS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T9 VMS 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 T9 VMS find?
T9 VMS passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear; parking brake efficiency only just met requirements; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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