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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V12 HTOMOT history

V12 HTO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V12 HTO black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,094 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 HTO was last recorded at 159,094 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,046 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,048 miles
Average per year
10,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,094 miles
  • 2025 – 156,046 miles
  • 2024 – 152,773 miles
  • 2023 – 146,412 miles
  • 2022 – 136,775 miles
  • 2021 – 129,730 miles
  • 2020 – 125,080 miles
  • 2019 – 108,098 miles
  • 2018 – 83,528 miles
  • 2017 – 69,696 miles
  • 2016 – 58,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,094 miles (+3,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,094 miles
    Test number
    967141650601
    • 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))
  2. Pass156,046 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,046 miles
    Test number
    553199667913
    • 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))
  3. Fail156,038 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,038 miles
    Test number
    912652741634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
  4. Pass152,773 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,773 miles
    Test number
    720048486832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,743 miles (+6,331)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,743 miles
    Test number
    265834909523
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass146,412 miles (+9,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,412 miles
    Test number
    267051715077
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension front arm inner bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryParking brake long travel
  7. Pass136,775 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    413670564231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,620 miles (+6,890)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    453918049788
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass129,730 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,730 miles
    Test number
    463447836496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,080 miles (+16,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,080 miles
    Test number
    517496980256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,098 miles (+24,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    157921604083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,528 miles (+13,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    958649546103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,696 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    238178868058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,186 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    840227077476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    974847972650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,801 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    967660756170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V12 HTO

Does V12 HTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HTO is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 HTO?
The MOT on V12 HTO is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 HTO done?
V12 HTO was recorded at 159,094 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 10,083 miles a year.
Has V12 HTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HTO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 HTO 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 HTO find?
V12 HTO passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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