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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 3,498 cc

Y23 GJMMOT history

Y23 GJM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

Y23 GJM black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,147 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GJM was last recorded at 122,147 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,536 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,611 miles
Average per year
9,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,147 miles
  • 2024 – 114,536 miles
  • 2023 – 105,792 miles
  • 2022 – 97,008 miles
  • 2021 – 86,172 miles
  • 2020 – 74,748 miles
  • 2019 – 55,611 miles
  • 2018 – 42,245 miles
  • 2017 – 39,320 miles
  • 2016 – 33,769 miles
  • 2015 – 25,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,147 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable areas
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,147 miles (+7,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,147 miles
    Test number
    688759239993
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,536 miles (+8,744)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    487675651902
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,792 miles (+8,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    576452067514
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover/under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,008 miles (+10,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    848746421442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass86,172 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    990479985347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,138 miles (+11,390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    554459412579
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass74,748 miles (+19,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    904945294488
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted
  8. Pass55,611 miles (+13,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,611 miles
    Test number
    224067639812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items
  9. Pass42,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    990490222946
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
  10. Fail42,245 miles (+2,925)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    820276640878
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
  11. Pass39,320 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    178308705029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,769 miles (+8,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    759182240666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    348716165119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 GJM

Does Y23 GJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GJM is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GJM?
The MOT on Y23 GJM is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GJM done?
Y23 GJM was recorded at 122,147 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,256 miles a year.
Has Y23 GJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GJM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y23 GJM 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 Y23 GJM find?
Y23 GJM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; covers obscuring testable areas; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 2 more.

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