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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc

V12 RLWMOT history

V12 RLW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 8 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,005 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 RLW
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
2000
First used
8 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 RLW was last recorded at 109,005 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,865 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,140 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,005 miles
  • 2024 – 104,865 miles
  • 2023 – 100,626 miles
  • 2022 – 98,742 miles
  • 2021 – 96,347 miles
  • 2020 – 95,460 miles
  • 2013 – 94,908 miles
  • 2012 – 94,753 miles
  • 2011 – 90,536 miles
  • 2010 – 85,133 miles
  • 2009 – 79,181 miles
  • 2008 – 69,956 miles
  • 2007 – 69,888 miles
  • 2006 – 65,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,005 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,005 miles (+4,140)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    543269945801
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,865 miles (+4,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    431639574345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass100,626 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    472991630913
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass98,742 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    926333416627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,347 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    283337585556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,460 miles (+552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    540460313444
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible on various components underside but nothing affecting structure or strength of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass94,908 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    935149743232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,753 miles (+4,217)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,753 miles
    Test number
    737235242014
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r number plate bulb darkened.

  9. Pass90,536 miles (+5,403)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    195995241043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bottom arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm

  10. Pass85,133 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,133 miles
    Test number
    261129130027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,181 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    483741959088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,956 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    423713858027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,888 miles (+1,341)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,888 miles
    Test number
    294375947389
    • FailureFront Air suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,547 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    630853167227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    664378666275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 RLW

Does V12 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 RLW expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 RLW?
The MOT on V12 RLW expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 RLW done?
V12 RLW was recorded at 109,005 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has V12 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 RLW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on V12 RLW 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 V12 RLW find?
V12 RLW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components; nearside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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