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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

968 ALOMOT history

968 ALO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,498 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
968 ALO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

968 ALO was last recorded at 132,498 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,614 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,498 miles
  • 2025 – 131,614 miles
  • 2024 – 130,694 miles
  • 2023 – 129,550 miles
  • 2022 – 127,832 miles
  • 2021 – 125,254 miles
  • 2020 – 123,193 miles
  • 2019 – 121,019 miles
  • 2018 – 118,968 miles
  • 2017 – 114,832 miles
  • 2016 – 109,295 miles
  • 2015 – 107,868 miles
  • 2013 – 106,509 miles
  • 2012 – 105,708 miles
  • 2011 – 104,302 miles
  • 2010 – 86,658 miles
  • 2009 – 78,424 miles
  • 2008 – 65,900 miles
  • 2007 – 49,244 miles
  • 2006 – 31,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,498 miles

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,498 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    301298200012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    682372109112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,614 miles (+920)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    729431483661
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,694 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    834158281167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,550 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    283993476210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,832 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,832 miles
    Test number
    492622678413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,254 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,254 miles
    Test number
    576690361380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,193 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    827020840654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,019 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    139163456666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,968 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,968 miles
    Test number
    297947010900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,832 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    367705075013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail114,831 miles (+5,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    149413661227
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass109,295 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    204609240944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,868 miles (+1,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    148518895195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,509 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    405634643209
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail106,492 miles (+784)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    319165433485
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass105,708 miles (+1,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    136880612274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass104,302 miles (+17,644)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,302 miles
    Test number
    527593801288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth offside & nearside front brake discs ridged & dished

  19. Pass86,658 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    372927030012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,424 miles (+12,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    273231749002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on engine

  21. Pass65,900 miles (+16,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    453228778170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,244 miles (+17,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    264239977465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    624040486170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail31,941 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    770190586119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about 968 ALO

What vehicle is registration 968 ALO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 968 ALO on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 8 May 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 968 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 968 ALO is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 968 ALO?
The MOT on 968 ALO is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 968 ALO done?
968 ALO was recorded at 132,498 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has 968 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 968 ALO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 968 ALO 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 968 ALO find?
968 ALO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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