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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

V12 CHSMOT history

V12 CHS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

V12 CHS silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,759 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CHS was last recorded at 97,759 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,343 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,759 miles
  • 2025 – 95,343 miles
  • 2024 – 93,186 miles
  • 2023 – 88,894 miles
  • 2022 – 86,532 miles
  • 2021 – 83,752 miles
  • 2020 – 82,324 miles
  • 2019 – 80,050 miles
  • 2018 – 74,559 miles
  • 2017 – 66,484 miles
  • 2016 – 60,078 miles
  • 2015 – 54,101 miles
  • 2013 – 48,753 miles
  • 2012 – 37,881 miles
  • 2011 – 32,570 miles
  • 2009 – 26,871 miles
  • 2008 – 19,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    842694639133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail97,753 miles (+2,410)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    940923223949
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass95,343 miles (+2,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    976614145751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass93,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,186 miles
    Test number
    928771900351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail93,186 miles (+4,292)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,186 miles
    Test number
    212654404297
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,894 miles (+2,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    697057308632
    • 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))

  7. Pass86,532 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    997899854888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,454 miles (+2,702)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    987346235665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass83,752 miles (+1,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    818235714283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass82,324 miles (+2,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    347589593586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass80,050 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    253566181557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    291381257833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  13. Fail74,559 miles (+8,075)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    862654222427
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  14. Pass66,484 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    145229892497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    670588220428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,078 miles (+5,977)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    871071140061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,101 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    159943715475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,753 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    449752853384
    • NoteAdvise front tyres getting low on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r disc sighty worn

  19. Fail48,753 miles (+5,118)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    319471653317
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres getting low on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r disc sighty worn

  20. Pass43,635 miles (+5,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    209005413044
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres getting low

  21. Pass37,881 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    958313312083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,570 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    157172011443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,532 miles (+5,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    715825701075
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass26,871 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    633309199272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,800 miles (+6,817)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    941186299294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,983 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,983 miles
    Test number
    354684178462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,836 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    684070178298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V12 CHS

Does V12 CHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CHS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CHS?
The MOT on V12 CHS is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CHS done?
V12 CHS was recorded at 97,759 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has V12 CHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CHS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 CHS 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 V12 CHS find?
V12 CHS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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