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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LB52 XEKMOT history

LB52 XEK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
115,918 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XEK
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
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XEK was last recorded at 115,918 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,159 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
4,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,918 miles
  • 2022 – 114,159 miles
  • 2021 – 110,957 miles
  • 2020 – 110,517 miles
  • 2019 – 105,864 miles
  • 2018 – 102,562 miles
  • 2017 – 95,608 miles
  • 2016 – 84,836 miles
  • 2015 – 82,430 miles
  • 2014 – 78,192 miles
  • 2013 – 73,676 miles
  • 2012 – 69,165 miles
  • 2011 – 65,067 miles
  • 2010 – 59,896 miles
  • 2009 – 53,668 miles
  • 2008 – 47,618 miles
  • 2007 – 41,106 miles
  • 2006 – 31,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,918 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears badly corroded but floor coverings obscure proper inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,918 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    592760572692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,159 miles (+3,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,159 miles
    Test number
    462877142829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,957 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    691657015873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears badly corroded but floor coverings obscure proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,947 miles (+430)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    279184853162
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mounting bush torn and has excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill with in 30cns of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears badly corroded but floor coverings obscure proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,517 miles (+4,653)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    446192060237
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to loose front suspension struts (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn on strut to lower arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub rose joint to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn strut to lower arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose joint to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leaks but not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,864 miles (+3,302)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,864 miles
    Test number
    351506274975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges,3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,562 miles (+6,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    977943156959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass95,608 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    232689381479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,231 miles (+5,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,231 miles
    Test number
    266060436430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass84,836 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    756653260006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass82,430 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    778928095146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail82,413 miles (+4,221)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    258836495189
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass78,192 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    889131494199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,676 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    738711193129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,663 miles (+4,498)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    375670993197
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre {inner sidewall}

  16. Pass69,165 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    317703002238
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,067 miles (+5,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,067 miles
    Test number
    935703101272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    554219850137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,896 miles (+6,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    653908650121
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,668 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    274056649469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,618 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    421088848184
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,106 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    774898977006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    711283816096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XEK

Does LB52 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XEK expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XEK?
The MOT on LB52 XEK expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XEK done?
LB52 XEK was recorded at 115,918 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 4,871 miles a year.
Has LB52 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XEK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XEK 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 LB52 XEK find?
LB52 XEK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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