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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

V2 RBFMOT history

V2 RBF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 4 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,691 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 RBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 RBF was last recorded at 128,691 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,197 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
4,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,691 miles
  • 2024 – 128,197 miles
  • 2023 – 126,995 miles
  • 2022 – 125,907 miles
  • 2021 – 123,242 miles
  • 2019 – 121,526 miles
  • 2018 – 119,594 miles
  • 2017 – 116,349 miles
  • 2016 – 108,566 miles
  • 2015 – 103,342 miles
  • 2014 – 96,892 miles
  • 2013 – 88,716 miles
  • 2012 – 77,532 miles
  • 2011 – 70,087 miles
  • 2010 – 63,292 miles
  • 2009 – 52,935 miles
  • 2008 – 40,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear is" Run Flat " type tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,691 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    807268716513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear is" Run Flat " type tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail128,691 miles (+494)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    471724466940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear is" Run Flat " type tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass128,197 miles (+1,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,197 miles
    Test number
    330406483650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass126,995 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,995 miles
    Test number
    354601894017
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion air suspension pipe
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  5. Fail126,845 miles (+938)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,845 miles
    Test number
    692752597194
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

  6. Pass125,907 miles (+2,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    968489491149
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  7. Pass123,242 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    708313976480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,079 miles
    Test number
    330405476798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,079 miles (+1,553)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,079 miles
    Test number
    159686845194
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass121,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    769842884716
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail121,526 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    966242368747
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass119,594 miles (+3,245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,594 miles
    Test number
    147375335167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass116,349 miles (+7,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,349 miles
    Test number
    338951545498
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass108,566 miles (+5,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    986867226305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,342 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,342 miles
    Test number
    635153141982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass96,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    346089544359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,892 miles (+8,176)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    636449944351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,716 miles (+11,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    297128733301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    239189832339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,532 miles (+7,445)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    719259032369
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass70,087 miles (+6,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    557841141349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWipers getting in poor condition

  22. Pass63,292 miles (+10,357)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    623245450380
    • 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)
    • NoteRear prop coupling spliting

  23. Pass52,935 miles (+12,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    424204309297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    662035318192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 RBF

Does V2 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 RBF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 RBF?
The MOT on V2 RBF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 RBF done?
V2 RBF was recorded at 128,691 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,901 miles a year.
Has V2 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 RBF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V2 RBF 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 V2 RBF find?
V2 RBF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear is" run flat " type tyre, and 4 more.

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