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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 4,966 cc

71 PALMOT history

71 PAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,023 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
71 PAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

71 PAL was last recorded at 65,023 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,214 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,809 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,023 miles
  • 2025 – 62,214 miles
  • 2024 – 59,814 miles
  • 2023 – 56,129 miles
  • 2021 – 53,535 miles
  • 2020 – 51,824 miles
  • 2019 – 50,456 miles
  • 2018 – 45,259 miles
  • 2017 – 40,040 miles
  • 2016 – 33,701 miles
  • 2015 – 21,167 miles
  • 2014 – 19,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,023 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,023 miles (+2,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    403932814895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass62,214 miles (+2,400)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    739833008845
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,814 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    881478388665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,129 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    448072081819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,124 miles (+2,589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    134396331575
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  6. Pass53,535 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    167411846934
    • 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))

  7. Pass51,824 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    500972274127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,456 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    522278755397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,259 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    821074114242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,040 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    271692810916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    830671564262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,701 miles (+5,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    142386813257
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass28,126 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    665297638404
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers poor
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  14. Fail28,111 miles (+6,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,111 miles
    Test number
    459356039161
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  15. Pass21,167 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    188608475045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,616 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    946322094030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  17. Fail19,605 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    165958784430
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face

Questions about 71 PAL

What vehicle is registration 71 PAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 71 PAL on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 13 Apr 2011. 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 71 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 71 PAL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 71 PAL?
The MOT on 71 PAL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 71 PAL done?
71 PAL was recorded at 65,023 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has 71 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 71 PAL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 71 PAL 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 71 PAL find?
71 PAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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