Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
6873 MMMOT history
6873 MM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 168,236 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6873 MM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL 500
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6873 MM was last recorded at 168,236 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,189 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 7,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,236 miles
- 2025 – 168,189 miles
- 2023 – 164,557 miles
- 2022 – 160,192 miles
- 2021 – 155,146 miles
- 2020 – 150,511 miles
- 2019 – 137,085 miles
- 2018 – 129,523 miles
- 2016 – 117,923 miles
- 2015 – 98,693 miles
- 2014 – 86,557 miles
- 2013 – 80,163 miles
- 2012 – 71,174 miles
- 2011 – 60,725 miles
- 2010 – 50,001 miles
- 2009 – 38,805 miles
- 2008 – 25,180 miles
- 2007 – 15,690 miles
- 2006 – 11,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,236 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,236 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 168,236 miles
- Test number
- 861903630909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,189 miles (+3,632)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 168,189 miles
- Test number
- 183066384195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,557 miles (+4,365)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 164,557 miles
- Test number
- 871248150587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 160,192 miles
- Test number
- 469263116686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,192 miles (+5,046)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,192 miles
- Test number
- 207644412530
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass155,146 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,146 miles
- Test number
- 645519791641
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joins and couplings (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system
Fail155,146 miles (+4,635)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,146 miles
- Test number
- 650197398778
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joins and couplings (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system
Pass150,511 miles (+5,169)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,511 miles
- Test number
- 925295998536
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joins (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to rear of lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to rear of lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,342 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,342 miles
- Test number
- 352708646135
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvise alignment
- AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system / broken clamps
Fail145,339 miles (+8,254)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,339 miles
- Test number
- 109027805127
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvise alignment
- AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system / broken clamps
Pass137,085 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 137,085 miles
- Test number
- 299015417097
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail137,085 miles (+7,562)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,085 miles
- Test number
- 820418083455
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section join (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass129,523 miles (+11,600)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 129,523 miles
- Test number
- 170720641905
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both lower rear sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass117,923 miles (+12,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,923 miles
- Test number
- 751366055923
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 4mm
Pass105,708 miles (+7,015)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 105,708 miles
- Test number
- 814141280979
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in suspension leg top mount
Pass98,693 miles (+12,136)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 98,693 miles
- Test number
- 307321265003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth front tyre inner sidewalls starting to split.
- NoteDrivers seat not operating fully in forward movement.
Pass86,557 miles (+6,394)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,557 miles
- Test number
- 558134464053
- NoteBoth rear spring dust covers split
Pass80,163 miles (+8,989)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,163 miles
- Test number
- 836289843083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,174 miles (+10,449)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,174 miles
- Test number
- 285409062013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,725 miles (+10,724)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,725 miles
- Test number
- 716128161092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,001 miles (+11,196)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,001 miles
- Test number
- 174115250491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,805 miles (+13,625)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,805 miles
- Test number
- 160689069023
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres both 2mm
Pass25,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 25,180 miles
- Test number
- 151624948082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,180 miles (+9,490)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,180 miles
- Test number
- 433924448069
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass15,690 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 15,690 miles
- Test number
- 412839957099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 11,858 miles
- Test number
- 541211006138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6873 MM
- What vehicle is registration 6873 MM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6873 MM on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 23 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 6873 MM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6873 MM is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6873 MM?
- The MOT on 6873 MM is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6873 MM done?
- 6873 MM was recorded at 168,236 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
- Has 6873 MM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6873 MM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on 6873 MM 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 6873 MM find?
- 6873 MM passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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