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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

L55 JKWMOT history

L55 JKW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
154,712 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JKW was last recorded at 154,712 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,543 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
7,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,712 miles
  • 2024 – 154,543 miles
  • 2023 – 153,392 miles
  • 2019 – 151,819 miles
  • 2018 – 150,318 miles
  • 2017 – 147,680 miles
  • 2016 – 145,414 miles
  • 2015 – 143,226 miles
  • 2014 – 137,223 miles
  • 2013 – 131,309 miles
  • 2012 – 123,877 miles
  • 2011 – 114,317 miles
  • 2010 – 106,651 miles
  • 2009 – 82,399 miles
  • 2008 – 57,943 miles
  • 2007 – 27,244 miles
  • 2006 – 19,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,712 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,712 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,712 miles
    Test number
    271162295980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,543 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    270149936393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,532 miles (+1,140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,532 miles
    Test number
    992204260750
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,392 miles (+1,573)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,392 miles
    Test number
    815821122462
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,819 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,819 miles
    Test number
    714509566773
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray and plastic sill covers

  6. Fail151,819 miles (+20)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,819 miles
    Test number
    145098475706
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray and plastic sill covers

  7. Fail151,799 miles (+1,481)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,799 miles
    Test number
    966937385505
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass150,318 miles (+2,638)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    487455349906
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both lower ball joints have slight play (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass147,680 miles (+2,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    403964479859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass145,414 miles (+2,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,414 miles
    Test number
    859963421252
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  11. Pass143,226 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,226 miles
    Test number
    257694805495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,223 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,223 miles
    Test number
    625334004195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass131,309 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,309 miles
    Test number
    866646803106
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail131,296 miles (+7,419)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    395044093041
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass123,877 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,877 miles
    Test number
    676417542019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  16. Fail123,877 miles (+9,560)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,877 miles
    Test number
    379447142083
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  17. Pass114,317 miles (+7,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    114,317 miles
    Test number
    509885151073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass106,651 miles (+24,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    764536440030
    • NoteAdvise sligth play to nsf steering rack also sligth play in wheel bearing,

  19. Pass82,399 miles (+24,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    361615559067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,943 miles (+30,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    550086358004
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,244 miles (+7,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,244 miles
    Test number
    403131157049
    • 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)

  22. Pass19,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    622608956088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 JKW

Does L55 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 JKW expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 JKW?
The MOT on L55 JKW expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 JKW done?
L55 JKW was recorded at 154,712 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 7,050 miles a year.
Has L55 JKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JKW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 JKW 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 L55 JKW find?
L55 JKW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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