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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

T55 NARMOT history

T55 NAR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,201 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NAR was last recorded at 69,201 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,928 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,273 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,201 miles
  • 2025 – 65,928 miles
  • 2024 – 62,922 miles
  • 2023 – 57,216 miles
  • 2021 – 50,258 miles
  • 2020 – 49,186 miles
  • 2019 – 47,776 miles
  • 2018 – 45,335 miles
  • 2017 – 43,346 miles
  • 2016 – 41,188 miles
  • 2015 – 39,170 miles
  • 2014 – 37,498 miles
  • 2013 – 35,355 miles
  • 2012 – 33,697 miles
  • 2011 – 32,043 miles
  • 2010 – 30,660 miles
  • 2009 – 29,779 miles
  • 2008 – 28,184 miles
  • 2007 – 26,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,201 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/f steering rack end has possible seepage of fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,201 miles (+3,273)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    289490888208
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass65,928 miles (+3,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    200792104696
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  3. Pass62,922 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    642389878601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail62,910 miles (+5,694)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    475447794979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,216 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    358406677947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,199 miles (+6,941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    448275448822
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  7. Pass50,258 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    358494661147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,186 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    890916454815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    997949235540
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack end has possible seepage of fluid
  10. Fail47,776 miles (+2,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    637751460142
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack end has possible seepage of fluid
  11. Pass45,335 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    735374258314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,346 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    301457618575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,188 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    297200163211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,170 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    845560974587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,498 miles (+2,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    285581524396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass35,355 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,355 miles
    Test number
    278884373222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,697 miles (+1,654)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,697 miles
    Test number
    257687672224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteDisable controls fitted
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r exhaust mounts deteriorated
  18. Pass32,043 miles (+1,383)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    106524101336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  19. Pass30,660 miles (+881)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    384304530383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle modified for disabled person
  20. Pass29,779 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,779 miles
    Test number
    173398339394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,184 miles (+2,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    130767958307
    • Note2 Front tyres worn on inner edges of tyre
  22. Pass26,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    672894177298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 NAR

Does T55 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NAR is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 NAR?
The MOT on T55 NAR is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NAR done?
T55 NAR was recorded at 69,201 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has T55 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NAR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 NAR 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 T55 NAR find?
T55 NAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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