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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

X50 XALMOT history

X50 XAL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 206,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

X50 XAL silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
206,588 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 XAL was last recorded at 206,588 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2019: 76,422 miles, lower than 170,992 miles on 17 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,238 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,350 miles
Average per year
11,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,588 miles
  • 2025 – 202,238 miles
  • 2024 – 194,514 miles
  • 2023 – 188,639 miles
  • 2022 – 186,693 miles
  • 2021 – 181,818 miles
  • 2019 – 76,422 miles
  • 2018 – 170,992 miles
  • 2017 – 163,840 miles
  • 2016 – 151,576 miles
  • 2015 – 129,866 miles
  • 2014 – 101,965 miles
  • 2013 – 74,477 miles
  • 2012 – 46,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,588 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,588 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    206,588 miles
    Test number
    144002158708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,238 miles (+7,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,238 miles
    Test number
    453876730425
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn & approaching wear markers
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet could be better
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs show wear & corrosion
  3. Pass194,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,514 miles
    Test number
    225452280921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above trim and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail194,514 miles (+5,875)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,514 miles
    Test number
    902402304460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above trim and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass188,639 miles (+1,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,639 miles
    Test number
    153149685901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear undertrays fitted
  6. Pass186,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,693 miles
    Test number
    890300381570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail186,693 miles (+4,875)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,693 miles
    Test number
    915307633560
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass181,818 miles (+105,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    181,818 miles
    Test number
    421784742041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass76,422 miles (-94,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    804029326361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass170,992 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,992 miles
    Test number
    317340973270
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail170,992 miles (+7,152)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,992 miles
    Test number
    382856835189
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass163,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,840 miles
    Test number
    721644479886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail163,840 miles (+12,264)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,840 miles
    Test number
    323430546761
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass151,576 miles (+21,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,576 miles
    Test number
    583915288757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,866 miles (+27,901)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,866 miles
    Test number
    776369726656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,965 miles (+27,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    236271664274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,477 miles (+27,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    845222863280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass46,634 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    726845062211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,553 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    865584462288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X50 XAL

Does X50 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 XAL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 XAL?
The MOT on X50 XAL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 XAL done?
X50 XAL was recorded at 206,588 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 11,988 miles a year.
Has X50 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 XAL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X50 XAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X50 XAL find?
X50 XAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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