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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

R623 GWVMOT history

R623 GWV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 4 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 126,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,622 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 GWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 GWV was last recorded at 126,622 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2009: 92,330 miles, lower than 92,331 miles on 18 Nov 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
125,632 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
990 miles
Average per year
2,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,622 miles
  • 2025 – 125,632 miles
  • 2024 – 124,521 miles
  • 2023 – 122,973 miles
  • 2022 – 121,509 miles
  • 2021 – 120,992 miles
  • 2019 – 120,528 miles
  • 2018 – 120,039 miles
  • 2017 – 119,575 miles
  • 2016 – 118,955 miles
  • 2015 – 115,756 miles
  • 2014 – 111,460 miles
  • 2013 – 106,520 miles
  • 2012 – 102,432 miles
  • 2011 – 98,368 miles
  • 2010 – 95,482 miles
  • 2009 – 92,330 miles
  • 2008 – 88,387 miles
  • 2007 – 84,076 miles
  • 2006 – 75,944 miles
  • 2005 – 68,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,622 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

35 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,622 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,622 miles
    Test number
    245973656762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,632 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,632 miles
    Test number
    928372784866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,521 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    485135806460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,973 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,973 miles
    Test number
    127935077669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,509 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    470180921680
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,509 miles (+517)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    986068340873
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,992 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    702217733505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,528 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,528 miles
    Test number
    616627688774
    • MinorRear Fuel pipe chafing corroded slightly (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror loose

  9. Fail120,519 miles (+480)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    106457754704
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Fuel pipe chafing corroded slightly (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror loose

  10. Pass120,039 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    582136487019
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both seats side trims insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWater ingress to boot area

  11. Fail120,039 miles (+464)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    334533036327
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both seats side trims insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWater ingress to boot area

  12. Pass119,575 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    651919155224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear side members at rear starting to corrode offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryCatalyst slow to light

  13. Fail119,575 miles (+620)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    226345939504
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear side members at rear starting to corrode offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryCatalyst slow to light

  14. Pass118,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,955 miles
    Test number
    207705974489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak nearside of engine
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines starting to corrode

  15. Fail118,955 miles (+3,199)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,955 miles
    Test number
    179610561990
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak nearside of engine
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines starting to corrode

  16. Pass115,756 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    665733976709
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded in general (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear starting to corrode on fuel pipes
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror poor condition
    • AdvisoryWasher delivery poor neaside

  17. Fail115,741 miles (+4,281)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    297553238093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades excessive damage (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded in general (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear starting to corrode on fuel pipes
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror poor condition
    • AdvisoryWasher delivery poor neaside

  18. Pass111,460 miles (+136)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,460 miles
    Test number
    486851954358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail111,324 miles (+4,804)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,324 miles
    Test number
    915727734306
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass106,520 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    417527513337
    • NoteAll tyres wearing close to the limit
    • NoteRear section of steel fuel pipe corroding

  21. Fail106,520 miles (+4,088)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    948920513388
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing close to the limit
    • NoteRear section of steel fuel pipe corroding

  22. Pass102,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    715990142338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail102,431 miles (+4,063)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,431 miles
    Test number
    249810242345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass98,368 miles (+31)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,368 miles
    Test number
    125111541337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDifferential oil leaks

  25. Fail98,337 miles (+2,855)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    407335531351
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDifferential oil leaks

  26. Pass95,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    401788520483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail95,482 miles (+3,152)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    662848420374
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass92,330 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,330 miles
    Test number
    174013029362
    • 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)

  29. Fail92,331 miles (+3,944)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    652512529368
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass88,387 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    653107938347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass84,076 miles (+8,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    533396857245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass75,944 miles (+497)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    512822576242
    • NoteHeavey wear on braked discs
    • NoteSlight damage on windscreen
    • NoteSlight perishing on rear brake hoses
    • NoteSlight play in offside lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints
    • NoteWashers require attention

  33. Fail75,447 miles (+6,657)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    510186866209
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight damage windscreen
    • NoteSlight perishing both rear brake hoses
    • NoteSlight play steering joints
    • NoteWashers require attention

  34. Pass68,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    890157585284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail68,790 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    970297585271
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R623 GWV

Does R623 GWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R623 GWV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R623 GWV?
The MOT on R623 GWV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R623 GWV done?
R623 GWV was recorded at 126,622 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,832 miles a year.
Has R623 GWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 GWV has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R623 GWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R623 GWV find?
R623 GWV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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