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Mercedes-Benz CL

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,439 cc

F5 COTMOT history

F5 COT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 23 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 100,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,925 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 COT was last recorded at 100,925 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,924 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,925 miles
  • 2025 – 100,924 miles
  • 2024 – 100,923 miles
  • 2023 – 99,767 miles
  • 2022 – 96,702 miles
  • 2014 – 83,564 miles
  • 2013 – 76,645 miles
  • 2012 – 60,616 miles
  • 2010 – 27,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,925 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    622598537898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail100,924 miles (+1)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    791650765903
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass100,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    698207926751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail100,923 miles (+1,156)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    474417755020
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass99,767 miles (+3,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    760828416626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test slight play in drivers seat back rest

  6. Fail96,702 miles (+13,138)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    550360957406
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested parking light is on (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess very corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,564 miles (+6,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    527477474175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass76,645 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    555323243169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail76,644 miles (+16,028)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    987656833199
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteO/s/f fog damaged

  10. Pass60,616 miles (+33,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    336583252164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    683934160275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about F5 COT

Does F5 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 COT is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 COT?
The MOT on F5 COT is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 COT done?
F5 COT was recorded at 100,925 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has F5 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 COT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 COT 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 F5 COT find?
F5 COT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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