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Mercedes-Benz CL

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 6,208 cc

L5 CLUMOT history

L5 CLU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 1 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
96,009 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CLU was last recorded at 96,009 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 5,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,464 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,545 miles
Average per year
5,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,009 miles
  • 2022 – 90,464 miles
  • 2021 – 88,034 miles
  • 2020 – 82,875 miles
  • 2019 – 78,570 miles
  • 2018 – 66,784 miles
  • 2017 – 57,802 miles
  • 2016 – 50,269 miles
  • 2015 – 46,135 miles
  • 2014 – 39,252 miles
  • 2013 – 34,963 miles
  • 2012 – 29,629 miles
  • 2011 – 26,735 miles
  • 2010 – 19,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,009 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front damage to tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,009 miles (+5,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,009 miles
    Test number
    694910599570
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  2. Pass90,464 miles (+2,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    336524687480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,034 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    352379235577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,875 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    738074521926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail82,859 miles (+4,289)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    273824964951
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,570 miles (+11,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    924893389227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,784 miles (+8,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    262049104929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    234113568636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,802 miles (+1,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    312187700612
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  10. Pass56,038 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    397876641502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail56,034 miles (+5,765)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    713165196067
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass50,269 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    354762010268
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn inner face
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail50,266 miles (+4,131)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    314168286012
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn inner face
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass46,135 miles (+6,883)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    749579945063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  15. Pass39,252 miles (+4,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    889138244016
    • NoteFront barke disc worn

  16. Pass34,963 miles (+5,334)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    659099243014
    • NoteFront left tyre worn on edge and cut in sidewall
    • NoteFront right tyre worn on edge and cut in sidewall
    • NoteRear right tyre on 3.5mm

  17. Pass29,629 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    658228742019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,735 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,735 miles
    Test number
    689620431234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,465 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    872437730234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,442 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    290335530259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 CLU

Does L5 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 CLU expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 CLU?
The MOT on L5 CLU expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 CLU done?
L5 CLU was recorded at 96,009 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
Has L5 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CLU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 CLU 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 L5 CLU find?
L5 CLU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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