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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V5 ELYMOT history

V5 ELY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V5 ELY silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
124,273 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ELY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ELY was last recorded at 124,273 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,811 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,462 miles
Average per year
9,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,273 miles
  • 2025 – 118,811 miles
  • 2024 – 111,790 miles
  • 2023 – 103,089 miles
  • 2022 – 97,230 miles
  • 2021 – 90,879 miles
  • 2020 – 78,499 miles
  • 2019 – 65,766 miles
  • 2018 – 50,827 miles
  • 2017 – 35,032 miles
  • 2016 – 23,891 miles
  • 2015 – 12,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,273 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,273 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    124,273 miles
    Test number
    124133098678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,811 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    494609071190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,799 miles (+7,009)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    480972345220
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass111,790 miles (+8,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,790 miles
    Test number
    236283505842
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted
  5. Pass103,089 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,089 miles
    Test number
    698559232209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,230 miles (+6,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    129304101148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,879 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    897183997775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,796 miles (+12,297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    818017107539
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass78,499 miles (+12,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    441950652604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass65,766 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    757429621544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,872 miles (+10,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    454356262968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged.
  12. Pass50,827 miles (+15,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    355191742906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3mm
  13. Pass35,032 miles (+11,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    922327257636
    • AdvisoryClean Diesel Emissions Test No Print-out
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres, Wearing On Inner Edges
  14. Pass23,891 miles (+11,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    642343850049
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings
  15. Pass12,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,730 miles
    Test number
    227169355099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 ELY

Does V5 ELY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ELY is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 ELY?
The MOT on V5 ELY is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 ELY done?
V5 ELY was recorded at 124,273 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,577 miles a year.
Has V5 ELY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ELY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 ELY 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 V5 ELY find?
V5 ELY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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