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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

TFA 291MOT history

TFA 291 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 24 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,030 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFA 291
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFA 291 was last recorded at 76,030 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,604 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,030 miles
  • 2025 – 71,056 miles
  • 2024 – 67,608 miles
  • 2022 – 63,624 miles
  • 2021 – 59,459 miles
  • 2020 – 53,019 miles
  • 2019 – 47,154 miles
  • 2018 – 39,342 miles
  • 2017 – 34,160 miles
  • 2016 – 27,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,030 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    524578590830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,604 miles (+4,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    127257003362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass71,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    362836138783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail71,056 miles (+3,448)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    720553803865
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,608 miles (+3,984)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    636723311033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,624 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,624 miles
    Test number
    960472068112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split in several places, cords not visible, on 3.5mm. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,459 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    659710521486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,421 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    867701943650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    847911441816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,018 miles (+5,864)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    659154648150
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    849706796655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,149 miles (+7,807)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    270233801264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass39,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    993746290186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,342 miles (+5,182)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    933052368236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass34,160 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    119905712982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn worse on edges

  16. Pass27,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    933507202324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TFA 291

What vehicle is registration TFA 291 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFA 291 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 24 Dec 2012. 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 TFA 291 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFA 291 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TFA 291?
The MOT on TFA 291 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TFA 291 done?
TFA 291 was recorded at 76,030 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has TFA 291 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFA 291 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on TFA 291 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 TFA 291 find?
TFA 291 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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