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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc

P3 TFVMOT history

P3 TFV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
112,079 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 TFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 TFV was last recorded at 112,079 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2010: 58,232 miles, lower than 80,632 miles on 9 May 2009.

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
110,627 miles · 19 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,079 miles
  • 2018 – 110,627 miles
  • 2017 – 106,825 miles
  • 2016 – 98,492 miles
  • 2015 – 89,476 miles
  • 2013 – 70,471 miles
  • 2012 – 67,330 miles
  • 2011 – 61,910 miles
  • 2010 – 58,232 miles
  • 2009 – 80,632 miles
  • 2007 – 58,603 miles
  • 2006 – 48,643 miles
  • 2005 – 35,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,079 miles (+1,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    340116355130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,627 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,627 miles
    Test number
    659825905209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,825 miles (+8,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    293046170884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass98,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    926814708643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,492 miles (+9,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    332391698316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  6. Pass89,476 miles (+19,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    228155615102
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass70,471 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    149190753203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteWindscreen cracked out of drivers view

  8. Fail70,468 miles (+3,138)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    505109543239
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteWindscreen cracked out of drivers view

  9. Pass67,330 miles (+32)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,330 miles
    Test number
    906796872262
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  10. Fail67,298 miles (+5,388)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    579845262293
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSteering lock not working

  11. Pass61,910 miles (+3,678)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    379212101464
    • NoteNear side front lower ball joint greese caps split
    • NoteNear side rear cv gator perishing
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint greese caps split
    • NoteOff side rear cv gator perishing

  12. Pass58,232 miles (-22,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    593145430284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail80,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    453059629104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass80,632 miles (+22,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    922029829162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,603 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    423283527459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,643 miles (+13,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    821813066229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    974206665236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Questions about P3 TFV

Does P3 TFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P3 TFV expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P3 TFV?
The MOT on P3 TFV expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P3 TFV done?
P3 TFV was recorded at 112,079 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has P3 TFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 TFV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on P3 TFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P3 TFV find?
P3 TFV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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