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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

V1 GWSMOT history

V1 GWS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

V1 GWS silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,508 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 GWS
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
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 GWS was last recorded at 56,508 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,963 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
2,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,508 miles
  • 2025 – 54,963 miles
  • 2024 – 52,932 miles
  • 2023 – 51,072 miles
  • 2022 – 49,015 miles
  • 2021 – 48,576 miles
  • 2020 – 47,801 miles
  • 2019 – 47,478 miles
  • 2018 – 47,078 miles
  • 2017 – 45,429 miles
  • 2016 – 42,245 miles
  • 2015 – 40,369 miles
  • 2014 – 36,585 miles
  • 2013 – 32,769 miles
  • 2012 – 29,682 miles
  • 2011 – 26,276 miles
  • 2010 – 23,331 miles
  • 2009 – 20,681 miles
  • 2008 – 15,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,508 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,508 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    596507510303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,963 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    874403817989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,932 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    985684722692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    101238679733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,072 miles (+2,057)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    789353972205
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,015 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    579652411217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,012 miles (+436)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    162645458603
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,576 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    700428604302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,801 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    995927345870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,478 miles (+400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    764765317901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass47,078 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    898997258452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    272457685617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,429 miles (+3,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    198334002141
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass42,245 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    996882406543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,369 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    472010733287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,585 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    596060464255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,769 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    309462363440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,682 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    595514952245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,276 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    258347951226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,331 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,331 miles
    Test number
    440323650256
    • 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)

  21. Pass20,681 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,681 miles
    Test number
    393990669408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,663 miles (+5,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,663 miles
    Test number
    532178959232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass15,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,283 miles
    Test number
    453163678212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 GWS

Does V1 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 GWS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 GWS?
The MOT on V1 GWS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 GWS done?
V1 GWS was recorded at 56,508 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,308 miles a year.
Has V1 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 GWS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 GWS 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 V1 GWS find?
V1 GWS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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