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Mercedes-Benz CL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

C5 NGDMOT history

C5 NGD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
155,432 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NGD was last recorded at 155,432 miles on 9 May 2025, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,112 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,432 miles
  • 2023 – 155,112 miles
  • 2021 – 154,919 miles
  • 2019 – 154,303 miles
  • 2017 – 151,395 miles
  • 2016 – 143,408 miles
  • 2015 – 141,516 miles
  • 2014 – 131,006 miles
  • 2013 – 122,290 miles
  • 2012 – 117,014 miles
  • 2011 – 100,556 miles
  • 2010 – 100,491 miles
  • 2009 – 74,073 miles
  • 2008 – 53,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,432 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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,432 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,432 miles
    Test number
    166352417917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,112 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    924804475069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,919 miles (+616)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,919 miles
    Test number
    901773966477
    • DangerousOffside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass154,303 miles (+2,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,303 miles
    Test number
    571442523751
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,395 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,395 miles
    Test number
    251723929822
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  6. Fail151,372 miles (+49)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,372 miles
    Test number
    432708276991
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  7. Fail151,323 miles (+7,915)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,323 miles
    Test number
    541200656737
    • FailureHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  8. Pass143,408 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,408 miles
    Test number
    118606585897
    • AdvisoryN/s front and o/s rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s front lower suspension arm,rear ball joint has slight lift.

  9. Fail141,516 miles (+10,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,516 miles
    Test number
    628950085023
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass131,006 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    667160094210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,683 miles (+8,393)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,683 miles
    Test number
    735514184259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass122,290 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    797022243204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass117,014 miles (+16,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    476636132259
    • NoteNearside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

  14. Pass100,556 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    466154301097
    • NoteAll front and rear brake discs worn

  15. Fail100,491 miles (+26,418)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    383705760326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll front and rear brake discs worn

  16. Pass74,073 miles (+20,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    352875449368
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn ,,,rear discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn unevenly

  17. Pass53,359 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    453767498207
    • NoteFront bumper damaged/craked
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
    • NoteTyre motoring system indicating malfunction on dash

Questions about C5 NGD

Does C5 NGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 NGD expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 NGD?
The MOT on C5 NGD expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 NGD done?
C5 NGD was recorded at 155,432 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has C5 NGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NGD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 NGD 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 NGD find?
C5 NGD passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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