
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
W5 SBHMOT history
W5 SBH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 110,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 110,398 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 28 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SBH was last recorded at 110,398 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 22,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,210 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,188 miles
- Average per year
- 12,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,398 miles
- 2025 – 88,210 miles
- 2024 – 72,235 miles
- 2023 – 59,924 miles
- 2022 – 48,747 miles
- 2021 – 41,661 miles
- 2020 – 35,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 3 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,398 miles (+22,188)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 110,398 miles
- Test number
- 837287127386
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,210 miles (+15,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 88,210 miles
- Test number
- 690810208091
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,235 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 72,235 miles
- Test number
- 885783177709
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,221 miles (+12,297)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,221 miles
- Test number
- 913788091426
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,924 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 59,924 miles
- Test number
- 597449868567
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,912 miles (+11,165)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,912 miles
- Test number
- 568821688918
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,747 miles (+7,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 48,747 miles
- Test number
- 467639161210
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,661 miles (+5,938)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 41,661 miles
- Test number
- 207105769485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,723 miles
- Test number
- 315230095260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,723 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,723 miles
- Test number
- 603844824308
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about W5 SBH
- Does W5 SBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SBH is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SBH?
- The MOT on W5 SBH is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 SBH done?
- W5 SBH was recorded at 110,398 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 12,303 miles a year.
- Has W5 SBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SBH has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on W5 SBH 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 W5 SBH find?
- W5 SBH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.
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