Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
Y6 APEMOT history
Y6 APE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 200,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 200,126 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y6 APE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y6 APE was last recorded at 200,126 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 13,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,386 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,740 miles
- Average per year
- 13,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,126 miles
- 2025 – 186,386 miles
- 2024 – 166,886 miles
- 2023 – 145,500 miles
- 2021 – 130,739 miles
- 2020 – 122,823 miles
- 2019 – 105,833 miles
- 2018 – 90,745 miles
- 2017 – 75,814 miles
- 2016 – 62,590 miles
- 2015 – 50,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 200,126 miles
- Test number
- 126701226711
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail200,126 miles (+13,740)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,126 miles
- Test number
- 847663442130
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,386 miles (+4,379)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 186,386 miles
- Test number
- 383941120108
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail182,007 miles (+15,121)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,007 miles
- Test number
- 382154138137
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,886 miles (+21,386)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,886 miles
- Test number
- 404990753391
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass145,500 miles (+14,761)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 145,500 miles
- Test number
- 516863345058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,739 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,739 miles
- Test number
- 253431371586
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail130,732 miles (+7,909)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,732 miles
- Test number
- 953361189720
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords & below legal limit 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid level getting low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass122,823 miles (+16,990)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,823 miles
- Test number
- 802133746134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,833 miles (+15,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 105,833 miles
- Test number
- 430207878832
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,745 miles (+14,931)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,745 miles
- Test number
- 483850121541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,814 miles (+13,224)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 75,814 miles
- Test number
- 450218443335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,590 miles (+11,924)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,590 miles
- Test number
- 159064362040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,666 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 50,666 miles
- Test number
- 905513270312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Questions about Y6 APE
- Does Y6 APE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 APE is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y6 APE?
- The MOT on Y6 APE is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y6 APE done?
- Y6 APE was recorded at 200,126 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 13,785 miles a year.
- Has Y6 APE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y6 APE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y6 APE 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 Y6 APE find?
- Y6 APE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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