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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

Y9 VATMOT history

Y9 VAT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y9 VAT black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,727 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 VAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 VAT was last recorded at 156,727 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 8,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,082 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,645 miles
Average per year
12,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,727 miles
  • 2024 – 148,082 miles
  • 2023 – 130,344 miles
  • 2022 – 114,899 miles
  • 2021 – 105,069 miles
  • 2020 – 93,986 miles
  • 2019 – 88,742 miles
  • 2018 – 77,254 miles
  • 2017 – 60,124 miles
  • 2016 – 43,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,727 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,727 miles (+8,645)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,727 miles
    Test number
    433642673035
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,082 miles (+17,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,082 miles
    Test number
    970142148310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,344 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    531935343620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,311 miles (+15,412)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    323608427791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass114,899 miles (+9,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    290831296053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,069 miles (+11,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    511761421475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,986 miles (+5,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    620351696855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,742 miles (+11,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    649358603048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on floor and engine

  9. Pass77,254 miles (+17,130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,254 miles
    Test number
    292204666904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    475274838288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,124 miles (+16,299)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    673641961531
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass43,825 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,825 miles
    Test number
    823460213597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    730156845456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,551 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    147398136626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y9 VAT

Does Y9 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 VAT is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 VAT?
The MOT on Y9 VAT is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 VAT done?
Y9 VAT was recorded at 156,727 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 12,484 miles a year.
Has Y9 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 VAT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y9 VAT 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 Y9 VAT find?
Y9 VAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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