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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.

V5 GAC grey Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass111,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass84,946 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    660209919112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,263 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    143915296790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,467 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    990162931978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass62,332 miles (+30,322)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    248609055432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,010 miles (-19,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,010 miles
    Test number
    739678364108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,942 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,942 miles
    Test number
    868565273118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass38,792 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    795004571196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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