Mercedes-Benz CL
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc
S5 VDLMOT history
S5 VDL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,621 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 VDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,208 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 10 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 VDL was last recorded at 79,621 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,600 miles · 22 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 4,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,621 miles
- 2024 – 79,600 miles
- 2023 – 78,535 miles
- 2021 – 76,599 miles
- 2020 – 72,493 miles
- 2019 – 68,088 miles
- 2018 – 62,274 miles
- 2017 – 54,886 miles
- 2016 – 46,305 miles
- 2015 – 35,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,621 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,621 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,621 miles
- Test number
- 557199895523
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,600 miles
- Test number
- 538007411953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,600 miles (+1,065)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,600 miles
- Test number
- 389596180285
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,535 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 78,535 miles
- Test number
- 268398035402
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail78,533 miles (+1,934)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,533 miles
- Test number
- 924026004304
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,599 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,599 miles
- Test number
- 325857321976
- 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))
Pass72,493 miles (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 652582877011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail72,389 miles (+4,301)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,389 miles
- Test number
- 724756690675
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass68,088 miles (+5,814)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 68,088 miles
- Test number
- 340425171568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AT LIMIT OF WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,274 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,274 miles
- Test number
- 414886796939
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail62,274 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,274 miles
- Test number
- 144085075002
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,886 miles (+8,581)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 54,886 miles
- Test number
- 478097297252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,305 miles (+11,025)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,305 miles
- Test number
- 764615525962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 35,280 miles
- Test number
- 298702115238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 VDL
- Does S5 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VDL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 VDL?
- The MOT on S5 VDL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 VDL done?
- S5 VDL was recorded at 79,621 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
- Has S5 VDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 VDL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on S5 VDL 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 S5 VDL find?
- S5 VDL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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