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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

V23 DREMOT history

V23 DRE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 18 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 154,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

V23 DRE black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,844 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 DRE was last recorded at 154,844 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,909 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
10,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,844 miles
  • 2025 – 150,909 miles
  • 2024 – 149,792 miles
  • 2022 – 133,907 miles
  • 2021 – 115,537 miles
  • 2020 – 108,708 miles
  • 2019 – 93,118 miles
  • 2018 – 71,259 miles
  • 2017 – 50,130 miles
  • 2016 – 43,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,844 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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,844 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,844 miles
    Test number
    556890089093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,909 miles (+1,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,909 miles
    Test number
    701669802344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,792 miles (+15,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,792 miles
    Test number
    461421435309
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,907 miles (+18,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    783902718018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,537 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    272339646880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,708 miles (+15,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    561823883750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySome bulbs (LED) not working in high level brake light

  7. Pass93,118 miles (+21,859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    888541327693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass71,259 miles (+21,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    320327060414
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    980642501210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,129 miles (+6,551)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    804363928058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass43,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,578 miles
    Test number
    607081103862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 DRE

Does V23 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 DRE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 DRE?
The MOT on V23 DRE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 DRE done?
V23 DRE was recorded at 154,844 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,746 miles a year.
Has V23 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 DRE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V23 DRE 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 V23 DRE find?
V23 DRE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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