Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc
V5 GBUMOT history
V5 GBU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 6 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,701 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 GBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 6 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 GBU was last recorded at 72,701 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,402 miles · 2 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,299 miles
- Average per year
- 6,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,701 miles
- 2025 – 69,402 miles
- 2024 – 61,321 miles
- 2023 – 52,286 miles
- 2022 – 49,098 miles
- 2021 – 43,070 miles
- 2020 – 37,689 miles
- 2019 – 30,075 miles
- 2018 – 22,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,701 miles (+3,299)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,701 miles
- Test number
- 828331928691
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass69,402 miles (+8,081)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 69,402 miles
- Test number
- 445380111018
- AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment or maintenance (limits just met)
Pass61,321 miles (+9,035)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 61,321 miles
- Test number
- 950559463576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,286 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 52,286 miles
- Test number
- 598837205843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 52,229 miles
- Test number
- 785320587733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,229 miles (+3,131)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,229 miles
- Test number
- 750153612039
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass49,098 miles (+6,028)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 49,098 miles
- Test number
- 688282197601
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass43,070 miles (+5,381)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 43,070 miles
- Test number
- 143817900555
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass37,689 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 37,689 miles
- Test number
- 560718698114
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail37,689 miles (+7,614)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,689 miles
- Test number
- 805503628407
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass30,075 miles (+7,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 30,075 miles
- Test number
- 389033365907
- 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))
Pass22,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 22,537 miles
- Test number
- 453517248546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 GBU
- Does V5 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GBU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 GBU?
- The MOT on V5 GBU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 GBU done?
- V5 GBU was recorded at 72,701 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,509 miles a year.
- Has V5 GBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 GBU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V5 GBU 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 GBU find?
- V5 GBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chip.
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