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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V6 VUVMOT history

V6 VUV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V6 VUV black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,214 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VUV was last recorded at 136,214 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,424 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
790 miles
Average per year
10,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,214 miles
  • 2025 – 135,424 miles
  • 2024 – 129,062 miles
  • 2023 – 121,681 miles
  • 2022 – 112,407 miles
  • 2021 – 102,574 miles
  • 2020 – 91,194 miles
  • 2019 – 77,028 miles
  • 2018 – 66,353 miles
  • 2017 – 59,058 miles
  • 2015 – 23,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,214 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,214 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    592303790192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,424 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    532436897540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,062 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    892812355881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail129,060 miles (+11)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    722627554408
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail129,049 miles (+7,368)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,049 miles
    Test number
    409669482253
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass121,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    754649903205
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail121,681 miles (+9,274)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    441224333714
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass112,407 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    636489410935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
  9. Fail112,373 miles (+9,799)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,373 miles
    Test number
    788511979450
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass102,574 miles (+11,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,574 miles
    Test number
    926322011879
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass91,194 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    884946119192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,028 miles (+10,675)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    753191276777
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass66,353 miles (+7,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    314721500113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass59,058 miles (+35,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    415349936152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald on inside egde close to last layer of rubber
  15. Pass23,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,607 miles
    Test number
    135847215299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VUV

Does V6 VUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VUV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VUV?
The MOT on V6 VUV is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VUV done?
V6 VUV was recorded at 136,214 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 10,111 miles a year.
Has V6 VUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VUV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 VUV 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 V6 VUV find?
V6 VUV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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