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Mercedes-Benz CL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

S6 AROMOT history

S6 ARO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
147,553 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ARO was last recorded at 147,553 miles on 30 May 2025, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,022 miles · 7 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,553 miles
  • 2024 – 146,022 miles
  • 2023 – 145,192 miles
  • 2022 – 142,815 miles
  • 2021 – 141,692 miles
  • 2020 – 138,268 miles
  • 2019 – 136,398 miles
  • 2018 – 132,539 miles
  • 2017 – 128,913 miles
  • 2016 – 125,538 miles
  • 2015 – 122,615 miles
  • 2014 – 118,414 miles
  • 2013 – 112,686 miles
  • 2012 – 100,162 miles
  • 2010 – 74,655 miles
  • 2009 – 61,116 miles
  • 2008 – 45,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,553 miles (+1,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,553 miles
    Test number
    882796577454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass146,022 miles (+830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,022 miles
    Test number
    248448387192
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass145,192 miles (+2,377)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,192 miles
    Test number
    241626418936
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,815 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,815 miles
    Test number
    103186053494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail142,805 miles (+1,113)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,805 miles
    Test number
    907500124381
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail141,692 miles (+3,424)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    571833044568
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass138,268 miles (+1,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,268 miles
    Test number
    432841889865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass136,398 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    719125532915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,539 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,539 miles
    Test number
    920295902075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,913 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    320508823342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,538 miles (+2,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    626502370874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass122,615 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,615 miles
    Test number
    689252561017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,414 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    956107994222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,686 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    965303573216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    377896182483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,161 miles (+25,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    479236282243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass74,655 miles (+13,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    941518000329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,116 miles (+15,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    213993799299
    • 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)
  19. Pass45,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    961009188217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 ARO

Does S6 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 ARO expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 ARO?
The MOT on S6 ARO expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 ARO done?
S6 ARO was recorded at 147,553 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has S6 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ARO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S6 ARO 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 S6 ARO find?
S6 ARO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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