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Mercedes-Benz CL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,196 cc

R481 TKPMOT history

R481 TKP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 23 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 110,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
110,060 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 TKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 TKP was last recorded at 110,060 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 6,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,556 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,504 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,060 miles
  • 2021 – 103,556 miles
  • 2020 – 95,668 miles
  • 2019 – 91,593 miles
  • 2018 – 78,563 miles
  • 2017 – 65,890 miles
  • 2007 – 65,856 miles
  • 2005 – 57,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,060 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,060 miles (+6,504)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    503806195951
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass103,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    753253143445
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail103,556 miles (+7,888)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    573903137361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass95,668 miles (+4,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    123229532144
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,593 miles (+13,030)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    618521484500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,563 miles (+12,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    904308768102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass65,890 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,890 miles
    Test number
    541437198972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    252762737092
    • 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)

  9. Fail65,856 miles (+8,569)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    520954527085
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  10. Pass57,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    460757665235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,287 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    993707765292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R481 TKP

Does R481 TKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 TKP expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 TKP?
The MOT on R481 TKP expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 TKP done?
R481 TKP was recorded at 110,060 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has R481 TKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 TKP has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on R481 TKP 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 R481 TKP find?
R481 TKP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen wiper blade defective; steering box leaking oil.

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