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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

S18 RYAMOT history

S18 RYA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,269 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 RYA was last recorded at 74,269 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,793 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,476 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,269 miles
  • 2025 – 72,793 miles
  • 2024 – 70,321 miles
  • 2023 – 67,427 miles
  • 2022 – 64,177 miles
  • 2021 – 63,546 miles
  • 2019 – 62,628 miles
  • 2018 – 62,194 miles
  • 2017 – 61,560 miles
  • 2016 – 60,076 miles
  • 2015 – 58,115 miles
  • 2014 – 57,918 miles
  • 2013 – 56,740 miles
  • 2012 – 55,959 miles
  • 2011 – 53,391 miles
  • 2010 – 44,873 miles
  • 2009 – 36,058 miles
  • 2008 – 29,213 miles
  • 2007 – 23,471 miles
  • 2006 – 15,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front corrosion on shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front corrosion on shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertray/cover fitted under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Exhaust pipe hanger broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,269 miles (+1,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    745162625550
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Pass72,793 miles (+2,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    160360110477
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder try's fitted. Unable to access testable items.

  3. Pass70,321 miles (+2,894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    123340045822
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front shock absorbers.
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted throughout underside of vehicle, Unable to access testable items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose cracked & perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose cracked & perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass67,427 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    570784897858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion on shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on shock absorber

  5. Pass64,177 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    667118386631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion on shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on shock absorber

  6. Pass63,546 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    127894937440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray/cover fitted under vehicle

  7. Fail63,545 miles (+917)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    322194850400
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axle, (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryUndertray/cover fitted under vehicle

  8. Pass62,628 miles (+434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    276622407958
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box shield insecure nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass62,194 miles (+634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    773464876686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken

  10. Pass61,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    163453238216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,560 miles (+1,484)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    979614258317
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust support bar corroded and broken

  12. Pass60,076 miles (+317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    527483000890
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust pipe hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has excessive wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail59,759 miles (+1,644)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    598252579631
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust pipe hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has excessive wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass58,115 miles (+197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    807850225106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass57,918 miles (+1,178)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    859744714182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust Brackets Corroded
    • NoteFront Number Plate Damaged and Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

  16. Pass56,740 miles (+781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    247287623410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail55,959 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    745935432109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,959 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    876615432196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,391 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    635147011174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    822478510164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,873 miles (+8,815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    760306010117
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass36,058 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    301537319129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,213 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    181625738182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,471 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    210597117456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,030 miles
    Test number
    163117716100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 RYA

Does S18 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 RYA is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 RYA?
The MOT on S18 RYA is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 RYA done?
S18 RYA was recorded at 74,269 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has S18 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 RYA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 RYA 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 S18 RYA find?
S18 RYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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