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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,966 cc

8 TALMOT history

8 TAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 15 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,633 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 TAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 TAL was last recorded at 74,633 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,822 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
3,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,633 miles
  • 2024 – 73,822 miles
  • 2023 – 72,249 miles
  • 2022 – 71,739 miles
  • 2021 – 71,398 miles
  • 2020 – 71,014 miles
  • 2018 – 69,865 miles
  • 2016 – 64,267 miles
  • 2015 – 61,639 miles
  • 2014 – 58,528 miles
  • 2013 – 51,020 miles
  • 2012 – 41,538 miles
  • 2011 – 33,569 miles
  • 2010 – 19,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,633 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    855393771060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,633 miles (+811)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    291212743494
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,822 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    583768537646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,249 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    141880271301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass71,739 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    721641476592
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,737 miles (+339)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    103870227202
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,398 miles (+384)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    514832061141
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,014 miles (+1,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    497041086889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,865 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,865 miles
    Test number
    409602634851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,267 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    632533785400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,639 miles (+3,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    605740817639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass58,528 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    435384934256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,020 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,020 miles
    Test number
    989600943200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,538 miles (+7,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,538 miles
    Test number
    125029322277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,569 miles (+14,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    367781631277
    • 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)

  16. Pass19,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,416 miles
    Test number
    304148540025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 8 TAL

What vehicle is registration 8 TAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 TAL on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 15 Mar 2007. 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 8 TAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 TAL is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 TAL?
The MOT on 8 TAL is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 TAL done?
8 TAL was recorded at 74,633 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
Has 8 TAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 TAL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 TAL 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 8 TAL find?
8 TAL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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