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Mercedes-Benz CL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

V20 DEWMOT history

V20 DEW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,186 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 DEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 DEW was last recorded at 99,186 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,531 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,186 miles
  • 2024 – 98,531 miles
  • 2023 – 98,013 miles
  • 2022 – 96,278 miles
  • 2021 – 94,231 miles
  • 2020 – 91,225 miles
  • 2019 – 81,859 miles
  • 2018 – 72,935 miles
  • 2017 – 66,976 miles
  • 2016 – 59,322 miles
  • 2015 – 59,308 miles
  • 2014 – 51,086 miles
  • 2012 – 40,352 miles
  • 2011 – 37,316 miles
  • 2010 – 34,142 miles
  • 2009 – 30,781 miles
  • 2008 – 26,364 miles
  • 2006 – 17,523 miles
  • 2005 – 12,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,186 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,186 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    216926987077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,531 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    176658635627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    657593000582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,013 miles (+1,735)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    640369612126
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass96,278 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    442127252748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,153 miles (+1,922)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    670406390782
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    609823626143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,231 miles (+3,006)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    574723820240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,225 miles (+9,366)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    445341673342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,859 miles (+8,924)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    285733728292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass72,935 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    768116086403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,976 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    954456602546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,322 miles
    Test number
    308851094103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Fail59,322 miles (+14)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,322 miles
    Test number
    946642235818
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail59,308 miles (+8,222)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    720970947429
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play at n/s/f lower ball- joint

  16. Pass51,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    205830394255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail51,086 miles (+8,075)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    395399184432
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass43,011 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    738225254059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,352 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    129330902324
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mountings and lower ball joints

  20. Fail40,328 miles (+3,012)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    755423882231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mountings and lower ball joints

  21. Pass37,316 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    527524081273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,142 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,142 miles
    Test number
    561671800334
    • NoteBoth front suspension units top mount rubbers seperating
    • NoteBoth rear suspension units have damage to spring covers

  23. Fail34,142 miles (+3,361)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,142 miles
    Test number
    860161100337
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteBoth front suspension units top mount rubbers seperating
    • NoteBoth rear suspension units have damage to spring covers

  24. Pass30,781 miles (+4,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    561532999290
    • NoteReaqr number plate deteriorated

  25. Pass26,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,364 miles
    Test number
    454438388283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    341399297465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,523 miles (+4,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,523 miles
    Test number
    563532796282
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES,POSSIBLY TRACKING AT FAULT.

  28. Pass12,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,825 miles
    Test number
    183638685282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 DEW

Does V20 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 DEW is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V20 DEW?
The MOT on V20 DEW is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 DEW done?
V20 DEW was recorded at 99,186 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has V20 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 DEW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 DEW 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 V20 DEW find?
V20 DEW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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