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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 4,966 cc

C5 APJMOT history

C5 APJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,330 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 APJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 APJ was last recorded at 119,330 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,943 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
5,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,330 miles
  • 2024 – 116,943 miles
  • 2023 – 112,541 miles
  • 2022 – 110,564 miles
  • 2021 – 108,041 miles
  • 2020 – 105,578 miles
  • 2019 – 103,414 miles
  • 2018 – 99,269 miles
  • 2017 – 90,790 miles
  • 2016 – 82,885 miles
  • 2015 – 73,234 miles
  • 2014 – 67,434 miles
  • 2013 – 45,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,330 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,330 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    363162657227
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass116,943 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    594575865152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,925 miles (+4,384)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    337334239997
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,541 miles (+1,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    345478601280
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn and cut in outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,564 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    878307922477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rim protector slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,041 miles (+2,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    125804311722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear hydraulic pipes corroded

  7. Pass105,578 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    457065892086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    515687502751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,414 miles (+4,145)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    186057290334
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,269 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    233022884086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,790 miles (+7,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    423698291314
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,885 miles (+9,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,885 miles
    Test number
    118111812884
    • AdvisoryPassenger front tyre outer side wall has some minor cuts
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted covering some components

  13. Pass73,234 miles (+5,800)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    297430915271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass67,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    108352734209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,434 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    678681734291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,691 miles (+17,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    976527284071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass45,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    689700083069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 APJ

Does C5 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 APJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 APJ?
The MOT on C5 APJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 APJ done?
C5 APJ was recorded at 119,330 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,839 miles a year.
Has C5 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 APJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 APJ 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 C5 APJ find?
C5 APJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded.

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