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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

LA51 YFZMOT history

LA51 YFZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,486 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YFZ was last recorded at 91,486 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,009 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,486 miles
  • 2025 – 91,009 miles
  • 2024 – 89,372 miles
  • 2023 – 88,499 miles
  • 2022 – 87,587 miles
  • 2021 – 85,954 miles
  • 2020 – 85,327 miles
  • 2019 – 83,278 miles
  • 2018 – 82,411 miles
  • 2016 – 79,608 miles
  • 2014 – 75,792 miles
  • 2013 – 72,226 miles
  • 2012 – 69,200 miles
  • 2011 – 65,401 miles
  • 2010 – 62,738 miles
  • 2008 – 58,513 miles
  • 2006 – 51,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,486 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,486 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    141839548508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,009 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    291351009390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,372 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    506569999747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,499 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    387753352739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,587 miles (+1,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    334286064907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass85,954 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    301373668025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass85,327 miles (+2,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    578368244982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass83,278 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    526218633013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,411 miles (+2,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    983165458238
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,608 miles (+3,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    803956140200
    • AdvisoryFront Discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass75,792 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    699933474255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,226 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    178308843268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,200 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    725327742201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,401 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    886486921156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,738 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    442013560056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,513 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    752209688139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,869 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,869 miles
    Test number
    363721866273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,857 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    710257036223
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

Questions about LA51 YFZ

Does LA51 YFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YFZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YFZ?
The MOT on LA51 YFZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 YFZ done?
LA51 YFZ was recorded at 91,486 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has LA51 YFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YFZ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2006.
Has the mileage on LA51 YFZ 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 LA51 YFZ find?
LA51 YFZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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