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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LF02 XAXMOT history

LF02 XAX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,650 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 XAX
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
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 XAX was last recorded at 137,650 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,665 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,985 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,650 miles
  • 2024 – 135,665 miles
  • 2023 – 133,518 miles
  • 2022 – 131,568 miles
  • 2021 – 128,783 miles
  • 2020 – 126,280 miles
  • 2019 – 121,978 miles
  • 2018 – 113,777 miles
  • 2017 – 108,831 miles
  • 2015 – 100,854 miles
  • 2014 – 92,891 miles
  • 2013 – 87,734 miles
  • 2012 – 81,455 miles
  • 2011 – 75,353 miles
  • 2009 – 65,915 miles
  • 2008 – 57,115 miles
  • 2007 – 50,191 miles
  • 2006 – 45,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brake pad wear both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,650 miles
    Test number
    777448196779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brake pad wear both sides

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295026129541
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise on MIL lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brake pad wear both sides

  3. Pass135,665 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    959492142180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,490 miles (+1,972)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    471133585793
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,518 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,518 miles
    Test number
    755408653452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,448 miles (+1,880)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,448 miles
    Test number
    942943457054
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,568 miles (+2,785)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    768785852136
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock outer cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Corrosion around offside front lower shock mount to lower arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock outer cover split

  8. Pass128,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    773936790315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play

  9. Fail128,783 miles (+2,503)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    232407108290
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play

  10. Pass126,280 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    541975476695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner cv boot damaged - recommend replacing

  11. Fail126,258 miles (+4,280)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,258 miles
    Test number
    408955482188
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner cv boot damaged - recommend replacing

  12. Pass121,978 miles (+8,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,978 miles
    Test number
    500037184961
    • AdvisoryN/S exhaust bracket damaged. slight leak of exhaust gasses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and low tread - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged but not likely to fall from vehicle / cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,777 miles (+4,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    509295235675
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass108,831 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    825506345534
    • DangerousACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT WITH THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing excessively on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  15. Fail108,831 miles (+7,977)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    417005286328
    • DangerousACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT WITH THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing excessively on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  16. Pass100,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    522604128839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play in bottom mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play bottom mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside head light flickered on and off twice then seems ok
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim

  17. Fail100,854 miles (+7,963)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    894926676283
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play in bottom mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush some play bottom mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside head light flickered on and off twice then seems ok
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some wear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim

  18. Pass92,891 miles (+155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    509944874156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail92,736 miles (+5,002)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    697809744145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass87,734 miles (+6,279)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    936759843141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f shocker some play in bottom joint

  21. Pass81,455 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    699386242117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,353 miles (+9,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    618766121181
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f top suspension mount.
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass repaired with tape ?.

  23. Pass65,915 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    294480619302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,910 miles (+8,795)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    593717109314
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,115 miles (+6,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    494564118224
    • NotePossible fault with electonic suspension

  26. Pass50,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    650453887194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,191 miles (+4,867)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    153523487105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass45,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    470837486177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,324 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    483646486171
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about LF02 XAX

Does LF02 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 XAX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 XAX?
The MOT on LF02 XAX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 XAX done?
LF02 XAX was recorded at 137,650 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has LF02 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 XAX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 XAX 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 LF02 XAX find?
LF02 XAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken hanger; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, and 1 more.

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