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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,973 cc

R770 XSWMOT history

R770 XSW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,383 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 XSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 XSW was last recorded at 170,383 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,999 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,384 miles
Average per year
3,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,383 miles
  • 2024 – 167,999 miles
  • 2017 – 167,922 miles
  • 2016 – 162,709 miles
  • 2015 – 156,923 miles
  • 2014 – 151,357 miles
  • 2013 – 145,973 miles
  • 2012 – 140,751 miles
  • 2011 – 135,517 miles
  • 2010 – 131,452 miles
  • 2008 – 121,943 miles
  • 2007 – 116,062 miles
  • 2006 – 108,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,383 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside slight play on inner steering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,383 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,383 miles
    Test number
    321456837087
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,999 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,999 miles
    Test number
    475923951562
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass167,922 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,922 miles
    Test number
    807852618524
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play on inner steering components

  4. Fail167,805 miles (+5,096)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,805 miles
    Test number
    143543544683
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play on inner steering components

  5. Pass162,709 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    162,709 miles
    Test number
    581869866670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,637 miles (+5,714)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,637 miles
    Test number
    210527860252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  7. Pass156,923 miles (+5,566)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,923 miles
    Test number
    196110875400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  8. Pass151,357 miles (+125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    151,357 miles
    Test number
    637587984089
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slightly frayed

  9. Fail151,232 miles (+5,259)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,232 miles
    Test number
    306583184004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slightly fraid

  10. Pass145,973 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    145,973 miles
    Test number
    805557673062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,893 miles (+5,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,893 miles
    Test number
    905966563085
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,751 miles (+5,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    140,751 miles
    Test number
    975271252051
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  13. Pass135,517 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,517 miles
    Test number
    876339431013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,452 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    274820650079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass121,943 miles (+5,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    121,943 miles
    Test number
    174708838387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass116,062 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    340529637344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail116,050 miles (+7,711)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    464018137321
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass108,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    233289736382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 XSW

Does R770 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 XSW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R770 XSW?
The MOT on R770 XSW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 XSW done?
R770 XSW was recorded at 170,383 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
Has R770 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 XSW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on R770 XSW 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 R770 XSW find?
R770 XSW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray not fully secure.

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