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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V81 PTWMOT history

V81 PTW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,742 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 PTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 PTW was last recorded at 115,742 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,069 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
3,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,742 miles
  • 2025 – 113,069 miles
  • 2024 – 111,849 miles
  • 2023 – 107,514 miles
  • 2022 – 106,137 miles
  • 2020 – 105,509 miles
  • 2019 – 105,028 miles
  • 2018 – 102,447 miles
  • 2017 – 96,153 miles
  • 2016 – 95,166 miles
  • 2015 – 90,838 miles
  • 2014 – 85,977 miles
  • 2013 – 80,680 miles
  • 2012 – 76,567 miles
  • 2011 – 69,976 miles
  • 2010 – 62,170 miles
  • 2009 – 58,414 miles
  • 2007 – 53,238 miles
  • 2006 – 46,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,742 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    165524910296
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,742 miles (+2,673)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    879243210941
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,069 miles (+1,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,069 miles
    Test number
    741520116485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    982861932219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,849 miles (+4,335)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    969220075916
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,514 miles (+1,377)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,514 miles
    Test number
    572522392209
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,137 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    840755411951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,509 miles (+481)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,509 miles
    Test number
    171345679870
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,028 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    892185197381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,447 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,447 miles
    Test number
    218017990245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Fail102,418 miles (+6,265)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,418 miles
    Test number
    360331158046
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass96,153 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    436787077186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass95,166 miles (+4,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    948735907550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass90,838 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    847297925298
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail90,837 miles (+4,860)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    968132125225
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    179673904217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,977 miles (+5,297)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    138592104229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass80,680 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    399951273172
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass76,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    958292292112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail76,567 miles (+6,591)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    858118582176
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,976 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    297508171482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,170 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    291407500251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    571973490151
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  24. Fail62,160 miles (+3,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    304193890131
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  25. Pass58,414 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    803120589178
    • AdvisoryFront 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 screen cracked

  26. Fail58,414 miles (+5,176)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    774854279168
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 screen cracked

  27. Pass53,238 miles (+6,426)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    493348437375
    • NoteOffside front tyre measuring at 2mm on inner shoulder area, wearing on inner , 245/40ZR19
    • NoteOffside rear tyre measuring between 2-3mm, size:275/35ZR19
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall area

  28. Pass46,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    490191986168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,812 miles (+1,210)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    793604976160
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass45,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    140797946414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 PTW

Does V81 PTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 PTW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 PTW?
The MOT on V81 PTW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 PTW done?
V81 PTW was recorded at 115,742 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,421 miles a year.
Has V81 PTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 PTW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V81 PTW 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 V81 PTW find?
V81 PTW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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