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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

V40 MTKMOT history

V40 MTK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

V40 MTK blue Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,707 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MTK was last recorded at 64,707 miles on 15 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2026: 64,707 miles, lower than 64,919 miles on 18 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,919 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Average per year
3,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,707 miles
  • 2025 – 64,919 miles
  • 2024 – 64,507 miles
  • 2023 – 60,107 miles
  • 2022 – 48,835 miles
  • 2021 – 42,137 miles
  • 2020 – 39,894 miles
  • 2019 – 37,638 miles
  • 2018 – 32,284 miles
  • 2017 – 27,921 miles
  • 2016 – 22,989 miles
  • 2015 – 18,356 miles
  • 2014 – 14,158 miles
  • 2013 – 7,540 miles
  • 2012 – 4,015 miles
  • 2011 – 2,384 miles
  • 2010 – 2,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,707 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,707 miles (-212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    178865174632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    559354862478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,919 miles (+412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    771755616458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass64,507 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    660092457155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated

  5. Fail64,499 miles (+4,392)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    676201983671
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint slight deteriorated

  6. Pass60,107 miles (+11,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,107 miles
    Test number
    693222879062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,835 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    645963078611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,137 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    918022752251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,136 miles (+2,242)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    989750782562
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,894 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    815615867397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,892 miles (+2,254)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    884566225730
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,638 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    885620993589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass32,284 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    932812811834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,921 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    838646998432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail27,826 miles (+4,837)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    102511707163
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass22,989 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,989 miles
    Test number
    505108294680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,356 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    317585505241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,158 miles (+6,618)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,158 miles
    Test number
    656151714293
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

  19. Pass7,540 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    7,540 miles
    Test number
    287920463090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,015 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    4,015 miles
    Test number
    109497242488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,384 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    2,384 miles
    Test number
    529646841054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    2,030 miles
    Test number
    681804580006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MTK

Does V40 MTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MTK is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MTK?
The MOT on V40 MTK is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MTK done?
V40 MTK was recorded at 64,707 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,844 miles a year.
Has V40 MTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MTK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 MTK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 MTK find?
V40 MTK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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