Mercedes-Benz CLS
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc
V8 LJRMOT history
V8 LJR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 9 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 92,702 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 LJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 9 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 LJR was last recorded at 92,702 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,695 miles · 4 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,702 miles
- 2024 – 82,761 miles
- 2023 – 73,918 miles
- 2022 – 64,574 miles
- 2021 – 54,516 miles
- 2020 – 45,090 miles
- 2019 – 38,892 miles
- 2018 – 31,706 miles
- 2017 – 25,462 miles
- 2016 – 16,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,702 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,702 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 92,702 miles
- Test number
- 945226130226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail92,695 miles (+9,934)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,695 miles
- Test number
- 321124882658
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass82,761 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 82,761 miles
- Test number
- 895202686819
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,761 miles (+8,843)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,761 miles
- Test number
- 632576106060
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,918 miles (+9,344)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 73,918 miles
- Test number
- 402353234592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,574 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 64,574 miles
- Test number
- 770108834451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,565 miles (+10,049)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 470944654236
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass54,516 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,516 miles
- Test number
- 467939427931
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail54,515 miles (+9,425)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,515 miles
- Test number
- 445278278788
- DangerousTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Cords not exposed
Pass45,090 miles (+6,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 45,090 miles
- Test number
- 908588113131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage , cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
Pass38,892 miles (+7,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 38,892 miles
- Test number
- 673157274626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass31,706 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 31,706 miles
- Test number
- 593296896885
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail31,706 miles (+6,244)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,706 miles
- Test number
- 885609727293
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass25,462 miles (+8,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 25,462 miles
- Test number
- 261993659190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake weak requires adjustments
Pass16,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 16,839 miles
- Test number
- 777495641116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 LJR
- Does V8 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LJR is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 LJR?
- The MOT on V8 LJR is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 LJR done?
- V8 LJR was recorded at 92,702 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,354 miles a year.
- Has V8 LJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 LJR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 LJR 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 V8 LJR find?
- V8 LJR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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