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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

V44 PHLMOT history

V44 PHL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

V44 PHL black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,966 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 PHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 PHL was last recorded at 72,966 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,876 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,090 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,966 miles
  • 2025 – 69,876 miles
  • 2024 – 66,794 miles
  • 2023 – 62,878 miles
  • 2022 – 57,855 miles
  • 2021 – 54,085 miles
  • 2020 – 52,680 miles
  • 2019 – 50,209 miles
  • 2018 – 44,709 miles
  • 2017 – 38,311 miles
  • 2016 – 29,712 miles
  • 2015 – 22,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,966 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,966 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,966 miles
    Test number
    720190191464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,876 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    817691044899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,813 miles (+3,019)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,813 miles
    Test number
    896092833152
    • 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 Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  4. Pass66,794 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    542071931066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,793 miles (+3,915)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    801948731663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,878 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    213985351812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass57,855 miles (+3,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    812914000856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass54,085 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    603912745883
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass52,680 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    675351955183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,209 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    382762387316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,203 miles (+5,494)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    251205010828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass44,709 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    689016236845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,311 miles (+8,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    359865783389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach plies or cords.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
  14. Pass29,712 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,712 miles
    Test number
    808295237211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,300 miles
    Test number
    775950375055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V44 PHL

Does V44 PHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 PHL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 PHL?
The MOT on V44 PHL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 PHL done?
V44 PHL was recorded at 72,966 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has V44 PHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 PHL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V44 PHL 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 V44 PHL find?
V44 PHL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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