Mercedes-Benz CL
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,196 cc
P786 PLNMOT history
P786 PLN is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 135,250 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P786 PLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P786 PLN was last recorded at 135,250 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 7,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 127,916 miles · 30 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,334 miles
- Average per year
- 3,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,250 miles
- 2022 – 127,916 miles
- 2021 – 123,756 miles
- 2020 – 122,299 miles
- 2019 – 119,403 miles
- 2018 – 117,602 miles
- 2017 – 116,208 miles
- 2016 – 115,656 miles
- 2015 – 115,252 miles
- 2014 – 114,361 miles
- 2013 – 113,047 miles
- 2012 – 111,565 miles
- 2011 – 110,211 miles
- 2010 – 107,003 miles
- 2009 – 100,181 miles
- 2008 – 95,358 miles
- 2007 – 87,934 miles
- 2006 – 86,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,250 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,250 miles (+7,334)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 135,250 miles
- Test number
- 821001477392
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass127,916 miles (+4,160)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,916 miles
- Test number
- 274241317179
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,756 miles (+1,457)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 123,756 miles
- Test number
- 978298863714
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,299 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,299 miles
- Test number
- 479816447732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,278 miles (+2,875)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,278 miles
- Test number
- 792516599489
- MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,403 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 119,403 miles
- Test number
- 316919464834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,375 miles (+1,773)14 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,375 miles
- Test number
- 382983889686
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear part (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ,rear part (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryAsr warning light on
Pass117,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,602 miles
- Test number
- 564104249845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,602 miles (+1,394)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,602 miles
- Test number
- 444661747078
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,208 miles (+552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,208 miles
- Test number
- 554083821985
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,656 miles (+404)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 115,656 miles
- Test number
- 126527038804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,252 miles (+891)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 115,252 miles
- Test number
- 407046545186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,361 miles (+1,314)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 114,361 miles
- Test number
- 856763354146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,047 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 113,047 miles
- Test number
- 359174323175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,565 miles (+1,354)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,565 miles
- Test number
- 177352232150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,211 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,211 miles
- Test number
- 696367421132
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass110,211 miles (+3,208)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 110,211 miles
- Test number
- 796177921162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,003 miles (+6,822)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 107,003 miles
- Test number
- 692965530153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,181 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 100,181 miles
- Test number
- 231177449163
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass95,358 miles (+7,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 95,358 miles
- Test number
- 283509248122
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass87,934 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 87,934 miles
- Test number
- 573239747193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,754 miles (+28,488)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 86,754 miles
- Test number
- 753878696191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,266 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 58,266 miles
- Test number
- 782368926010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about P786 PLN
- Does P786 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P786 PLN expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P786 PLN?
- The MOT on P786 PLN expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P786 PLN done?
- P786 PLN was recorded at 135,250 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
- Has P786 PLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P786 PLN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on P786 PLN 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 P786 PLN find?
- P786 PLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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