Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc
LX55 FXJMOT history
LX55 FXJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 171,133 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 FXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL 500
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 FXJ was last recorded at 171,133 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,126 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,133 miles
- 2024 – 169,949 miles
- 2021 – 156,695 miles
- 2020 – 145,971 miles
- 2019 – 137,936 miles
- 2018 – 132,458 miles
- 2017 – 124,189 miles
- 2016 – 117,686 miles
- 2015 – 108,951 miles
- 2014 – 94,064 miles
- 2013 – 78,512 miles
- 2012 – 64,679 miles
- 2010 – 63,411 miles
- 2009 – 50,121 miles
- 2008 – 37,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,133 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,133 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 171,133 miles
- Test number
- 481276802239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail171,126 miles (+1,177)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,126 miles
- Test number
- 752251622987
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged
Pass169,949 miles (+13,254)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,949 miles
- Test number
- 901051385114
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged!
Pass156,695 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,695 miles
- Test number
- 714625078109
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail156,693 miles (+10,722)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,693 miles
- Test number
- 272378588244
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass145,971 miles (+208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,971 miles
- Test number
- 878923236754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,763 miles (+7,827)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,763 miles
- Test number
- 608303764517
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,936 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,936 miles
- Test number
- 304220212558
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail137,911 miles (+5,453)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,911 miles
- Test number
- 814433125814
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass132,458 miles (+8,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 132,458 miles
- Test number
- 243642494891
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass124,189 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 124,189 miles
- Test number
- 291945202785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,187 miles (+6,501)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,187 miles
- Test number
- 893121535841
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,686 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 117,686 miles
- Test number
- 550041082278
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount in poor condition
Fail117,685 miles (+1,065)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,685 miles
- Test number
- 464853600929
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount in poor condition
Fail116,620 miles (+7,669)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,620 miles
- Test number
- 710425298415
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,951 miles (+14,887)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 108,951 miles
- Test number
- 229190115493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,064 miles (+72)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 94,064 miles
- Test number
- 518329934105
- NoteN/s/r handbrake effort slow and effort slighty down
Fail93,992 miles (+15,480)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,992 miles
- Test number
- 999816734158
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r handbrake effort slow and effort slighty down
Pass78,512 miles (+40)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,512 miles
- Test number
- 216723233450
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,472 miles (+13,793)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,472 miles
- Test number
- 229831533138
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,679 miles (+1,268)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 64,679 miles
- Test number
- 899698632141
- NoteFront brake pads appear low
Pass63,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 63,411 miles
- Test number
- 913027250302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,411 miles (+13,290)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,411 miles
- Test number
- 744507450343
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,121 miles (+12,434)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,121 miles
- Test number
- 503146949337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 37,687 miles
- Test number
- 390274638394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 FXJ
- Does LX55 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 FXJ expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 FXJ?
- The MOT on LX55 FXJ expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 FXJ done?
- LX55 FXJ was recorded at 171,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 8,244 miles a year.
- Has LX55 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 FXJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX55 FXJ 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 LX55 FXJ find?
- LX55 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lamp unit damaged; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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