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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

V80 FABMOT history

V80 FAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 29 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,159 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 FAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V80 FAB was last recorded at 103,159 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,195 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,964 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,159 miles
  • 2025 – 100,195 miles
  • 2024 – 97,113 miles
  • 2023 – 93,821 miles
  • 2022 – 91,729 miles
  • 2021 – 90,256 miles
  • 2019 – 90,129 miles
  • 2018 – 89,792 miles
  • 2017 – 85,906 miles
  • 2016 – 83,439 miles
  • 2015 – 77,883 miles
  • 2014 – 69,491 miles
  • 2013 – 58,730 miles
  • 2012 – 48,371 miles
  • 2011 – 41,635 miles
  • 2010 – 36,786 miles
  • 2008 – 28,707 miles
  • 2007 – 24,976 miles
  • 2006 – 20,122 miles
  • 2005 – 13,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,159 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp image poor
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to limit on inside
  • AdvisoryRear subframe/mounting points corroded
  • AdvisorySmall leak from offside catRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Slight play in steering

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear subframe and mounting points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brakes feel wooden

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs are badly worn on insides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front suspension arm ball joint rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,159 miles (+2,964)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,159 miles
    Test number
    322718573620
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to limit on inside
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/mounting points corroded
    • AdvisorySmall leak from offside cat
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass100,195 miles (+3,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,195 miles
    Test number
    794138685724
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and mounting points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering
    • AdvisorySmall leak from offside cat
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  3. Pass97,113 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,113 miles
    Test number
    970645465998
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and mountain points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust leak from offside cat
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  4. Fail97,112 miles (+3,291)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    980035481354
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ally (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and mounting points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust leak around offside cat
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  5. Pass93,821 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,821 miles
    Test number
    986223778998
    • AdvisoryBottom ball joint boot worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted on insides

  6. Pass91,729 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    389957767515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,256 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    434850435891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,253 miles (+124)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    240697486949
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass90,129 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    255567021607
    • AdvisoryBrakes feel wooden
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are badly worn on insides
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm ball joint rubber worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just within limits
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  10. Fail90,128 miles (+336)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    189972025742
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes feel wooden
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are badly worn on insides
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm ball joint rubber worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just within limits
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  11. Pass89,792 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    887347987733
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn on inside
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front rear ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  12. Fail89,765 miles (+3,859)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    790768128637
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn on insides
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front rear ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  13. Pass85,906 miles (+2,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,906 miles
    Test number
    728814166645
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint rubber damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle starting to corrode

  14. Pass83,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    995257676062
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very close
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail83,439 miles (+5,556)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    825851939350
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very close
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,883 miles (+8,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    759117675037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,491 miles (+10,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    956610084094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail58,730 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    295847353068
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass58,730 miles (+10,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    687547853098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass48,371 miles (+6,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    925042562074
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass41,635 miles (+4,849)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    599841961028
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  22. Pass36,786 miles (+8,079)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    310644150033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass28,707 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    222752758385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,976 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    253283727335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,917 miles (+4,795)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,917 miles
    Test number
    561300727340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass20,122 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    282479516329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,414 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    394146626412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,313 miles
    Test number
    643301225389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V80 FAB

Does V80 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V80 FAB expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V80 FAB?
The MOT on V80 FAB expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V80 FAB done?
V80 FAB was recorded at 103,159 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has V80 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 FAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V80 FAB 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 V80 FAB find?
V80 FAB failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has ply or cords damaged 255 45 18; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside headlamp image poor, and 4 more.

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