Mercedes 500 CL

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 5,461 cc

V10 TAGMOT history

V10 TAG is a silver petrol Mercedes 500 CL first used on 30 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
99,854 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 TAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
500 CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 TAG was last recorded at 99,854 miles on 21 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,851 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,854 miles
  • 2025 – 92,215 miles
  • 2024 – 84,053 miles
  • 2023 – 74,721 miles
  • 2022 – 63,239 miles
  • 2021 – 61,682 miles
  • 2020 – 59,812 miles
  • 2019 – 58,321 miles
  • 2018 – 57,110 miles
  • 2017 – 50,190 miles
  • 2016 – 43,904 miles
  • 2015 – 37,953 miles
  • 2014 – 31,957 miles
  • 2013 – 26,358 miles
  • 2012 – 20,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp washers do not seem to be working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,854 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    315402326789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,851 miles (+7,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    758610610213
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass92,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    689715772231
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers do not seem to be working
  4. Fail92,215 miles (+8,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    511293222889
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers do not seem to be working
  5. Pass84,053 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    587625675412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,721 miles (+11,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    208407312269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    438037799822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,238 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    237276081165
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. Pass61,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    471409362633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,681 miles (+1,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,681 miles
    Test number
    296309852101
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass59,812 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    469158403518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,809 miles (+1,488)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    738595732324
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass58,321 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    494067240185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass57,110 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    209605321714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    141268997632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Fail50,190 miles (+6,286)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    110592735030
    • FailureOffside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass43,904 miles (+5,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    168773919131
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass37,953 miles (+5,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,953 miles
    Test number
    375747045109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass31,957 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    448390424143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    797868723126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,358 miles (+5,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    448468123163
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
  22. Fail20,969 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    835320652174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass20,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    987650452190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 TAG

Does V10 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 TAG is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 TAG?
The MOT on V10 TAG is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 TAG done?
V10 TAG was recorded at 99,854 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has V10 TAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 TAG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 TAG 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 V10 TAG find?
V10 TAG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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