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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

J8 KUEMOT history

J8 KUE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,981 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KUE
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
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KUE was last recorded at 139,981 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,074 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,981 miles
  • 2024 – 134,878 miles
  • 2023 – 130,795 miles
  • 2021 – 130,595 miles
  • 2018 – 124,649 miles
  • 2015 – 116,140 miles
  • 2014 – 108,865 miles
  • 2013 – 98,080 miles
  • 2012 – 90,416 miles
  • 2011 – 87,768 miles
  • 2010 – 84,566 miles
  • 2009 – 58,604 miles
  • 2008 – 31,560 miles
  • 2007 – 21,063 miles
  • 2006 – 18,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,981 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,981 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    817706685006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,074 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    612704295178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,878 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    671561941723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,795 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    252993664196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,595 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,595 miles
    Test number
    622815243382
    • 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))

  6. Pass124,649 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    874852578387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,140 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    945939078172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,865 miles (+10,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    798046644398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    956227843316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail98,080 miles (+5,923)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    466615943314
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass92,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    858665403076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,157 miles (+1,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    148314003448
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass90,416 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    547713742141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  14. Pass87,768 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    888135851292
    • 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)

  15. Fail87,741 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous7 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    345982151424
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNsf lower arm gator split
    • NoteNsr back plate catching
    • NoteOsr inner cv boot split

  16. Pass84,566 miles (+25,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    843642050206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,604 miles (+27,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    232811799123
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,560 miles (+10,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    771087298124
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

  19. Pass21,063 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,063 miles
    Test number
    441280007200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,800 miles
    Test number
    313444876101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KUE

Does J8 KUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KUE is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 KUE?
The MOT on J8 KUE is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KUE done?
J8 KUE was recorded at 139,981 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has J8 KUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KUE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on J8 KUE 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 J8 KUE find?
J8 KUE passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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