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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc

L6 FOLMOT history

L6 FOL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,670 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 FOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 FOL was last recorded at 52,670 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,592 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,670 miles
  • 2025 – 52,281 miles
  • 2024 – 52,267 miles
  • 2023 – 51,551 miles
  • 2022 – 51,362 miles
  • 2020 – 50,055 miles
  • 2019 – 49,304 miles
  • 2018 – 48,441 miles
  • 2017 – 47,590 miles
  • 2009 – 25,265 miles
  • 2007 – 16,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,670 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    725747542687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail52,592 miles (+159)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    895146075320
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail52,433 miles (+152)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    638544261308
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy beam defused (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy beam defused (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass52,281 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    542091979321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most, mainly near brake hose conections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass52,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    721051845083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail52,267 miles (+63)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    445015069473
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail52,204 miles (+653)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    507949397076
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass51,551 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    372107124614
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail51,542 miles (+180)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    648139191129
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass51,362 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    820276758148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    526789030549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail50,055 miles (+751)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    976004284123
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass49,304 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    721769708977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,441 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    522294767242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    924937118648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,590 miles (+22,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    846679959777
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass25,265 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    944569019016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,705 miles
    Test number
    964631837313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about L6 FOL

Does L6 FOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FOL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 FOL?
The MOT on L6 FOL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 FOL done?
L6 FOL was recorded at 52,670 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has L6 FOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 FOL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 FOL 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 L6 FOL find?
L6 FOL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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