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Mercedes-Benz CL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,997 cc

K55 UFOMOT history

K55 UFO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
121,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 UFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 UFO was last recorded at 121,671 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 5,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,814 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,857 miles
Average per year
5,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,671 miles
  • 2022 – 115,814 miles
  • 2021 – 110,284 miles
  • 2020 – 105,961 miles
  • 2019 – 100,300 miles
  • 2018 – 96,724 miles
  • 2016 – 89,261 miles
  • 2015 – 86,206 miles
  • 2014 – 83,543 miles
  • 2013 – 79,715 miles
  • 2012 – 73,925 miles
  • 2010 – 63,822 miles
  • 2009 – 55,416 miles
  • 2008 – 45,408 miles
  • 2007 – 38,898 miles
  • 2006 – 32,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,671 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside 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, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,671 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,671 miles
    Test number
    627379206848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,814 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,814 miles
    Test number
    687550155839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,284 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,284 miles
    Test number
    551355763161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,961 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    794562077120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,300 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    555134916124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,724 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    363006262925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,261 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    379955957427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail89,260 miles (+3,054)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    926257098482
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass86,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    944745499139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,206 miles (+2,663)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    374895992673
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass83,543 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    608609404362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,715 miles (+9)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    846573503328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOff side rear tyre getting low
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  13. Fail79,706 miles (+5,781)5 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    875605333235
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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 Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOff side rear tyre getting low
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  14. Pass73,925 miles (+10,103)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,925 miles
    Test number
    627609942278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSrs light on

  15. Pass63,822 miles9 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    593134240360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteMisting of fluid from power steering components
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side rear tyre getting low

  16. Fail63,822 miles (+8,406)1 repaired9 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    901314440361
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteMisting of fluid from power steering components
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side rear tyre getting low

  17. Pass55,416 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    320423799407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER REAR BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ALTHOUGH APPEARS TO BE HYDRAULIC FLUID UNABLE TO SEE WHERE ITS COMING FROM ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
    • NotePROPSHAFT REAR COUPLING DETERIORATED AND SPLITTING

  18. Fail55,416 miles (+10,008)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    892813399295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER REAR BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ALTHOUGH APPEARS TO BE HYDRAULIC FLUID UNABLE TO SEE WHERE ITS COMING FROM ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
    • NotePROPSHAFT REAR COUPLING DETERIORATED AND SPLITTING

  19. Pass45,408 miles (+6,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    261658728263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  20. Pass38,898 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    773089557126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,747 miles
    Test number
    360497506219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 UFO

Does K55 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 UFO expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 UFO?
The MOT on K55 UFO expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 UFO done?
K55 UFO was recorded at 121,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
Has K55 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 UFO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on K55 UFO 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 K55 UFO find?
K55 UFO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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