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Mercedes-Benz CL

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,960 cc

LU51 BUVMOT history

LU51 BUV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
67,395 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 BUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,960 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 BUV was last recorded at 67,395 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,573 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 67,395 miles
  • 2022 – 66,573 miles
  • 2021 – 61,296 miles
  • 2020 – 56,150 miles
  • 2019 – 50,322 miles
  • 2017 – 38,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,395 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers corroded

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front, lower rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front shocker top mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,395 miles (+822)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    871672259995
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers corroded

  2. Pass66,573 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    185155503115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,296 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    563373414107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear front to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of front to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail61,296 miles (+5,146)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    708425126533
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear front to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of front to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,150 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    129779995262
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker top mounts worn

  6. Fail55,938 miles (+5,616)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    131674328582
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn both front at lower shocker mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker top mounts worn

  7. Pass50,322 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,322 miles
    Test number
    484976282880
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

  8. Fail50,320 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    301386543887
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

  9. Pass71,442 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,442 km
    Test number
    450292844989
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass38,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    904711877684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 BUV

Does LU51 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU51 BUV expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU51 BUV?
The MOT on LU51 BUV expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU51 BUV done?
LU51 BUV was recorded at 67,395 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has LU51 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 BUV has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LU51 BUV 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 LU51 BUV find?
LU51 BUV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, and 4 more.

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