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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LB03 ZFTMOT history

LB03 ZFT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,777 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZFT was last recorded at 121,777 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,573 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,204 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,777 miles
  • 2025 – 119,573 miles
  • 2024 – 118,153 miles
  • 2023 – 115,861 miles
  • 2022 – 114,430 miles
  • 2021 – 112,136 miles
  • 2019 – 110,569 miles
  • 2018 – 109,313 miles
  • 2017 – 104,666 miles
  • 2016 – 101,236 miles
  • 2015 – 98,822 miles
  • 2014 – 90,300 miles
  • 2013 – 82,711 miles
  • 2012 – 76,687 miles
  • 2011 – 67,205 miles
  • 2010 – 60,902 miles
  • 2009 – 52,464 miles
  • 2008 – 46,255 miles
  • 2006 – 37,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,777 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,777 miles (+2,204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,777 miles
    Test number
    289950180628
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass119,573 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    192933257865
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,573 miles (+1,420)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    519471629804
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,153 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,153 miles
    Test number
    386771743246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,861 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    408059820491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,835 miles (+1,405)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    773616316309
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,430 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    941481015690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,417 miles (+2,281)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    452895278220
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,136 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    448901733133
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked lightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass110,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,569 miles
    Test number
    401398015845
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,569 miles (+1,256)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,569 miles
    Test number
    545118238791
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    617203230938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have very small bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail109,313 miles (+4,647)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    533852299062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have very small bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass104,666 miles (+78)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    958660575904
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCabin heater blower motor noisey and slagish
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  15. Fail104,588 miles (+3,352)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    332472277672
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.46 CO% (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCabin heater blower motor noisey and slagish
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  16. Pass101,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    507572312178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,236 miles (+2,414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    953959076407
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,822 miles (+8,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,822 miles
    Test number
    938482285191
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on inner edge

  19. Pass90,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,300 miles
    Test number
    929351184123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,299 miles (+7,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    856158574104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass82,711 miles (+6,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    845135543211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass76,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    186297842209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,687 miles (+9,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    309664942289
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass67,205 miles (+6,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,205 miles
    Test number
    796553811241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass60,902 miles (+8,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    952807030264
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  26. Fail52,464 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    252479909221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass52,464 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    663979609230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,255 miles (+8,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    383094008272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass37,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,522 miles
    Test number
    392086406402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZFT

Does LB03 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZFT is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZFT?
The MOT on LB03 ZFT is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZFT done?
LB03 ZFT was recorded at 121,777 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZFT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZFT 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 LB03 ZFT find?
LB03 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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