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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

Y7 RFMMOT history

Y7 RFM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y7 RFM 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,047 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 RFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 RFM was last recorded at 182,047 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2020: 138,426 miles, lower than 138,462 miles on 12 Oct 2020.

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
182,047 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,047 miles
  • 2024 – 175,274 miles
  • 2022 – 164,310 miles
  • 2021 – 148,915 miles
  • 2020 – 138,426 miles
  • 2019 – 114,313 miles
  • 2018 – 97,209 miles
  • 2017 – 78,024 miles
  • 2016 – 71,928 miles
  • 2015 – 62,743 miles
  • 2014 – 52,341 miles
  • 2013 – 42,309 miles
  • 2012 – 32,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,047 miles
    Test number
    399455092503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail182,047 miles (+69)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,047 miles
    Test number
    492753112408
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail181,978 miles (+6,704)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,978 miles
    Test number
    383797314663
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    836025721361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front diff seal leaking

  5. Fail175,274 miles (+10,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    818036347446
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front diff seal leaking

  6. Pass164,310 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    159049776374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,303 miles (+15,388)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,303 miles
    Test number
    516722585931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,915 miles (+10,489)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    472567890943
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass138,426 miles (-36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    374803215797
    • 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))

  10. Fail138,462 miles (+24,149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    368307454491
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass114,313 miles (+17,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    582959692553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  12. Pass97,209 miles (+19,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    349647156937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,024 miles (+6,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    822011404431
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

  14. Pass71,928 miles (+9,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    497422564834
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring message on dash

  15. Pass62,743 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    487495775130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,739 miles (+10,398)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    835453575159
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass52,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    137624674196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,341 miles (+10,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    257194174475
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass42,309 miles (+9,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    259788963155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass32,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    338648182197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y7 RFM

Does Y7 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 RFM is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 RFM?
The MOT on Y7 RFM is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 RFM done?
Y7 RFM was recorded at 182,047 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 10,551 miles a year.
Has Y7 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 RFM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 RFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y7 RFM find?
Y7 RFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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