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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,973 cc

V88 LCHMOT history

V88 LCH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
118,113 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 LCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 LCH was last recorded at 118,113 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,031 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,113 miles
  • 2023 – 118,031 miles
  • 2018 – 114,837 miles
  • 2017 – 112,735 miles
  • 2016 – 106,338 miles
  • 2015 – 102,388 miles
  • 2014 – 94,134 miles
  • 2013 – 86,365 miles
  • 2012 – 78,424 miles
  • 2011 – 71,891 miles
  • 2010 – 64,092 miles
  • 2009 – 61,421 miles
  • 2008 – 56,323 miles
  • 2006 – 52,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    221867424538
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,113 miles (+82)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    379169692547
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,031 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    841433140934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,028 miles (+3,191)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    442596681687
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,837 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,837 miles
    Test number
    712689661211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,825 miles (+2,090)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    295063764426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass112,735 miles (+6,397)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,735 miles
    Test number
    967415847605
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass106,338 miles (+3,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    917352588879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass102,388 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    937182915184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,134 miles (+7,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    365018094048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  11. Pass86,365 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    127738993038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,424 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    739014562038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,419 miles (+6,528)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    476966342036
    • FailureFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  14. Pass71,891 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    539824581070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,092 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    324543780088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    121244319463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,421 miles (+5,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    493444219011
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass56,323 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,323 miles
    Test number
    630932728024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    131895276268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 LCH

Does V88 LCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V88 LCH expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V88 LCH?
The MOT on V88 LCH expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V88 LCH done?
V88 LCH was recorded at 118,113 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has V88 LCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 LCH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 LCH 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 V88 LCH find?
V88 LCH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both side; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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