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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

P352 BAPMOT history

P352 BAP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 31 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,433 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P352 BAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P352 BAP was last recorded at 68,433 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2007: 39,055 miles, lower than 39,384 miles on 7 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,156 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
1,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,433 miles
  • 2025 – 68,156 miles
  • 2023 – 67,558 miles
  • 2021 – 66,901 miles
  • 2020 – 66,406 miles
  • 2019 – 65,280 miles
  • 2018 – 64,126 miles
  • 2017 – 63,116 miles
  • 2016 – 61,657 miles
  • 2015 – 59,019 miles
  • 2014 – 58,376 miles
  • 2013 – 55,220 miles
  • 2012 – 53,015 miles
  • 2010 – 47,331 miles
  • 2009 – 44,182 miles
  • 2008 – 42,432 miles
  • 2007 – 39,055 miles
  • 2006 – 39,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,433 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,433 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    869148260161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,156 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    670547034512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,558 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    445954779411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass66,901 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    498416325705
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass66,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    237723498490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,406 miles (+1,126)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    903058630596
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass65,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    203150218435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail65,280 miles (+1,154)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    359778993673
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass64,126 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    591487232629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  10. Pass63,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    212384347345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,116 miles (+1,459)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    891506269741
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass61,657 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    841556629705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
  13. Pass59,019 miles (+643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    876952375068
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall but cords not visible
  14. Fail58,376 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    396994164010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass58,376 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    899114264060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    818920463034
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail55,220 miles (+2,205)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    965080663061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass53,015 miles (+5,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    545758762032
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass47,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    250007760058
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres walls perished
  20. Fail47,329 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    284637660071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres walls perished
  21. Pass44,182 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    114918969008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,432 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    214720268064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    650695047039
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
  24. Fail39,055 miles (-329)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    581895647012
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake discs all round have surface corrosion.
  25. Fail39,384 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    202988236071
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteTappet noise from engine
    • NoteOffside head lamp wiper inoperative ( advise)
  26. Pass39,384 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    520968136028
    • NoteTappet noise from engine
    • NoteOffside head lamp wiper inoperative ( advise)

Questions about P352 BAP

Does P352 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P352 BAP is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P352 BAP?
The MOT on P352 BAP is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P352 BAP done?
P352 BAP was recorded at 68,433 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,418 miles a year.
Has P352 BAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P352 BAP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on P352 BAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P352 BAP find?
P352 BAP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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