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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L6 XGLMOT history

L6 XGL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
37,501 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XGL
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
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XGL was last recorded at 37,501 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,500 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,501 miles
  • 2023 – 36,168 miles
  • 2022 – 35,256 miles
  • 2021 – 34,239 miles
  • 2019 – 30,775 miles
  • 2018 – 28,169 miles
  • 2017 – 25,193 miles
  • 2016 – 22,562 miles
  • 2015 – 19,652 miles
  • 2014 – 16,516 miles
  • 2012 – 13,695 miles
  • 2011 – 11,915 miles
  • 2010 – 10,110 miles
  • 2009 – 7,890 miles
  • 2008 – 6,877 miles
  • 2007 – 5,618 miles
  • 2006 – 4,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/r inner sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,501 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    773091347500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

  2. Fail37,500 miles (+133)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,500 miles
    Test number
    937328647083
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

  3. Fail37,367 miles (+1,199)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,367 miles
    Test number
    255032511749
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill area corroded

  4. Pass36,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,168 miles
    Test number
    319124825483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail36,162 miles (+906)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    248122999206
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass35,256 miles (+1,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    909410161375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass34,239 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,239 miles
    Test number
    429171680837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,775 miles (+2,606)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    417127624813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    211498942785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,165 miles (+2,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,165 miles
    Test number
    899971203053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass25,193 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    335375288992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass22,562 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,562 miles
    Test number
    787981093060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass19,652 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    396084485083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail16,516 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,516 miles
    Test number
    318195284029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass16,516 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,516 miles
    Test number
    617805684029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,695 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,695 miles
    Test number
    475009202290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,915 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,915 miles
    Test number
    566156951213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,110 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,110 miles
    Test number
    133178110225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,890 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    7,890 miles
    Test number
    631362219261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,877 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    6,877 miles
    Test number
    364769318276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,618 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,618 miles
    Test number
    600128507283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    4,203 miles
    Test number
    223305206290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 XGL

Does L6 XGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 XGL expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 XGL?
The MOT on L6 XGL expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 XGL done?
L6 XGL was recorded at 37,501 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 1,828 miles a year.
Has L6 XGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XGL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 XGL 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 XGL find?
L6 XGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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