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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,498 cc

TAO 4MOT history

TAO 4 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,736 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAO 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAO 4 was last recorded at 82,736 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2018: 42,942 miles, lower than 51,442 miles on 19 Dec 2017.

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
78,720 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,736 miles
  • 2024 – 78,720 miles
  • 2023 – 75,219 miles
  • 2022 – 70,543 miles
  • 2021 – 66,935 miles
  • 2020 – 64,356 miles
  • 2019 – 62,076 miles
  • 2018 – 56,953 miles
  • 2017 – 51,442 miles
  • 2016 – 47,300 miles
  • 2015 – 43,240 miles
  • 2014 – 41,761 miles
  • 2013 – 40,801 miles
  • 2012 – 39,526 miles
  • 2011 – 38,288 miles
  • 2010 – 34,449 miles
  • 2009 – 29,956 miles
  • 2008 – 23,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,736 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,736 miles (+4,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    291933268797
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,720 miles (+3,501)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    354410694752
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,219 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    887989041327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    362603788616
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Fail70,543 miles (+3,608)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    711068402715
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass66,935 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    106820461983
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail66,934 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    236655609569
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass64,356 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    357452631376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail64,355 miles (+2,279)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    887618848990
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder and dashcam (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass62,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    913153900030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and split on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,075 miles (+5,122)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    936238198348
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and split on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,953 miles (+14,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,953 miles
    Test number
    757361187265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,942 miles (-8,500)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    208081310827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass51,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    954563653138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 fronts (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in treads

  15. Fail51,442 miles (+4,142)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    972050152591
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 fronts (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in treads

  16. Pass47,300 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    101072712889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,240 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    109662065018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    305729724326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,761 miles (+960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    908859624304
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass40,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    367893933382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,801 miles (+1,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    949833833369
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  22. Fail39,526 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,526 miles
    Test number
    497644132464
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,526 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,526 miles
    Test number
    619504232383
    • 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)

  24. Pass38,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    329833141347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,288 miles (+3,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    349583641355
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  26. Pass34,449 miles (+4,493)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    201490730396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn unevely.

  27. Pass29,956 miles (+6,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,956 miles
    Test number
    400340229479
    • NoteUNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT

  28. Pass23,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    861176748354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAO 4

What vehicle is registration TAO 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAO 4 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 18 Jan 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAO 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAO 4 is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAO 4?
The MOT on TAO 4 is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAO 4 done?
TAO 4 was recorded at 82,736 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has TAO 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAO 4 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on TAO 4 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAO 4 find?
TAO 4 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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