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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

V21 NDSMOT history

V21 NDS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V21 NDS blue Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,295 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 NDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 NDS was last recorded at 147,295 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,788 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,295 miles
  • 2025 – 145,788 miles
  • 2024 – 143,170 miles
  • 2023 – 139,281 miles
  • 2022 – 134,310 miles
  • 2021 – 128,774 miles
  • 2019 – 127,967 miles
  • 2018 – 98,202 miles
  • 2017 – 84,586 miles
  • 2016 – 72,250 miles
  • 2015 – 65,265 miles
  • 2014 – 50,772 miles
  • 2013 – 39,782 miles
  • 2012 – 27,854 miles
  • 2011 – 15,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded lower pig tails (both sides)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,295 miles (+1,507)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,295 miles
    Test number
    767865087008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,788 miles (+2,618)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    182374994379
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Pass143,170 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    605915683111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  4. Fail143,170 miles (+3,889)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    172558639125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  5. Pass139,281 miles (+4,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,281 miles
    Test number
    851075755894
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  6. Pass134,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    938115618442
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded lower pig tails (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,310 miles (+5,536)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    793797899008
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded lower pig tails (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,774 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,774 miles
    Test number
    345082058454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail128,769 miles (+802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    236415588200
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,967 miles (+14,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,967 miles
    Test number
    175696435305
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail113,190 miles (+14,988)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,190 miles
    Test number
    849923115244
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,202 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,202 miles
    Test number
    475316233224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail98,202 miles (+13,616)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,202 miles
    Test number
    632921251405
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass84,586 miles (+12,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    782163411753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass72,250 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    679112711425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,265 miles (+14,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    992383863988
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass50,772 miles (+10,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    627483744144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,782 miles (+11,928)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,782 miles
    Test number
    217344243136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,854 miles (+12,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,854 miles
    Test number
    178780832190
    • 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)

  20. Pass15,116 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,116 miles
    Test number
    925117631142
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about V21 NDS

Does V21 NDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 NDS is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 NDS?
The MOT on V21 NDS is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 NDS done?
V21 NDS was recorded at 147,295 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has V21 NDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 NDS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 NDS 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 V21 NDS find?
V21 NDS passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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