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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

VSM 99MOT history

VSM 99 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

VSM 99 black 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,123 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSM 99
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSM 99 was last recorded at 78,123 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,102 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,123 miles
  • 2024 – 74,216 miles
  • 2023 – 71,304 miles
  • 2022 – 68,299 miles
  • 2021 – 66,325 miles
  • 2020 – 64,955 miles
  • 2019 – 63,481 miles
  • 2018 – 58,149 miles
  • 2017 – 55,169 miles
  • 2016 – 50,240 miles
  • 2015 – 44,594 miles
  • 2014 – 41,758 miles
  • 2013 – 38,957 miles
  • 2012 – 33,870 miles
  • 2011 – 28,236 miles
  • 2010 – 20,833 miles
  • 2009 – 12,888 miles
  • 2008 – 9,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,123 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump noise.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,123 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    142597619752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,102 miles (+3,886)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    382629987219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,216 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    996469419827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail74,214 miles (+2,910)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    515611360280
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,304 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    326333061368
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noise.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail71,284 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    519430267492
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noise.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,299 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    107815609760
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,325 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    463064447581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,955 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    928300606071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,481 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    286526075687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    564752678862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,149 miles (+2,980)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    280277675439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,169 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    760045636238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings weld broken

  14. Pass50,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    451025364659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,240 miles (+5,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    533252400945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass44,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    871540792777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,592 miles (+2,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    357390754236
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,758 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    156192864277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,957 miles (+5,087)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    446803743203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside Rear Exhaust Mount Broken But System Still Secure
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,870 miles (+5,634)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    539716162231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust pipe front mounting hook broken but exhaust still secure.

  21. Pass28,236 miles (+56)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    547930581284
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail28,180 miles (+7,347)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,180 miles
    Test number
    378764471470
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail20,833 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    461073890208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear discs

  24. Pass20,833 miles (+7,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    553553990226
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear discs

  25. Pass12,888 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,888 miles
    Test number
    114026799263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,913 miles
    Test number
    660871598260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSM 99

What vehicle is registration VSM 99 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSM 99 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSM 99 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSM 99 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VSM 99?
The MOT on VSM 99 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSM 99 done?
VSM 99 was recorded at 78,123 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has VSM 99 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSM 99 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on VSM 99 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 VSM 99 find?
VSM 99 passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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