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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

V26 DJTMOT history

V26 DJT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

V26 DJT black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,441 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 DJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 DJT was last recorded at 101,441 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,610 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
4,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,441 miles
  • 2025 – 100,610 miles
  • 2024 – 98,914 miles
  • 2023 – 97,480 miles
  • 2022 – 96,398 miles
  • 2021 – 92,325 miles
  • 2020 – 89,522 miles
  • 2019 – 86,599 miles
  • 2018 – 82,676 miles
  • 2016 – 78,560 miles
  • 2015 – 72,993 miles
  • 2014 – 67,577 miles
  • 2013 – 53,657 miles
  • 2012 – 47,007 miles
  • 2010 – 39,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,441 miles (+831)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,441 miles
    Test number
    298249761145
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,610 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    855067204618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 18%

  3. Pass98,914 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    962938385544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    385578729374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,480 miles (+1,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    861579091167
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    991933844934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,398 miles (+4,073)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    635668945545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    217454557730
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,328 miles (+2,806)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    246684875516
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    650350434846
    • 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))

  11. Fail89,522 miles (+2,923)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    977343864986
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  12. Pass86,599 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,599 miles
    Test number
    348940165372
    • AdvisoryFront Under trays fitted.

  13. Pass82,676 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    380503932658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,675 miles (+4,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    568643571889
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass78,560 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    399420870060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    853539822678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail72,993 miles (+5,416)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    993229367484
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass67,577 miles (+5,907)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    488833154321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyre have cracks in tread
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inside edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks in tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,670 miles (+8,013)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    188052404011
    • NoteGlow plug light on on dash
    • NoteL H R tyre near limit
    • NoteSlight cracking on both front tyres and on R H R
    • NoteWiper worn and smearing on left side
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's worn and lipped

  20. Pass53,657 miles (+6,650)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    265343703089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFault codes in system picked up on smoke test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,007 miles (+7,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    539824502077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass39,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    861314460326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,522 miles (+6,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    471224560379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,385 miles
    Test number
    563505600024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 DJT

Does V26 DJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 DJT is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 DJT?
The MOT on V26 DJT is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 DJT done?
V26 DJT was recorded at 101,441 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,246 miles a year.
Has V26 DJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 DJT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V26 DJT 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 V26 DJT find?
V26 DJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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