
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
V5 GACMOT history
V5 GAC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,006 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,068 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 GAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 GAC was last recorded at 111,006 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jun 2014: 32,010 miles, lower than 51,942 miles on 24 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,986 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,020 miles
- Average per year
- 5,068 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,006 miles
- 2025 – 109,986 miles
- 2024 – 107,786 miles
- 2023 – 106,785 miles
- 2022 – 104,714 miles
- 2021 – 103,747 miles
- 2020 – 97,864 miles
- 2019 – 91,536 miles
- 2018 – 84,946 miles
- 2017 – 78,263 miles
- 2016 – 71,467 miles
- 2015 – 62,332 miles
- 2014 – 32,010 miles
- 2013 – 51,942 miles
- 2012 – 45,607 miles
- 2011 – 38,792 miles
- 2010 – 29,856 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,006 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,006 miles
- Test number
- 683545127665
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,986 miles (+2,200)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 109,986 miles
- Test number
- 183416041875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,786 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,786 miles
- Test number
- 260730331474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 106,785 miles
- Test number
- 924218014892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail106,782 miles (+2,068)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,782 miles
- Test number
- 442491834315
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass104,714 miles (+967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 104,714 miles
- Test number
- 130601088678
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,747 miles (+5,883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 103,747 miles
- Test number
- 913661624750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,864 miles (+6,328)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 97,864 miles
- Test number
- 360385124741
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,536 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 91,536 miles
- Test number
- 942065406833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,535 miles (+6,589)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,535 miles
- Test number
- 936945422095
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,946 miles (+6,683)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,946 miles
- Test number
- 660209919112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,263 miles (+6,796)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,263 miles
- Test number
- 143915296790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,467 miles (+367)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,467 miles
- Test number
- 990162931978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,100 miles (+8,768)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,100 miles
- Test number
- 137997341561
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass62,332 miles (+30,322)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,332 miles
- Test number
- 248609055432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,010 miles (-19,932)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,010 miles
- Test number
- 739678364108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,942 miles (+6,335)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,942 miles
- Test number
- 868565273118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,607 miles (+6,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,607 miles
- Test number
- 785119672196
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,792 miles (+8,936)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,792 miles
- Test number
- 795004571196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,856 miles
- Test number
- 644902680119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 GAC
- Does V5 GAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GAC is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 GAC?
- The MOT on V5 GAC is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 GAC done?
- V5 GAC was recorded at 111,006 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
- Has V5 GAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 GAC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V5 GAC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V5 GAC find?
- V5 GAC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.
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