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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

V8 CXLMOT history

V8 CXL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
98,656 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CXL
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
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CXL was last recorded at 98,656 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 2,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,623 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,033 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,656 miles
  • 2023 – 96,623 miles
  • 2022 – 93,929 miles
  • 2020 – 92,328 miles
  • 2019 – 91,303 miles
  • 2018 – 90,016 miles
  • 2017 – 88,981 miles
  • 2016 – 86,869 miles
  • 2015 – 82,645 miles
  • 2014 – 78,221 miles
  • 2013 – 73,662 miles
  • 2012 – 69,352 miles
  • 2011 – 64,674 miles
  • 2009 – 59,317 miles
  • 2008 – 56,316 miles
  • 2007 – 39,926 miles
  • 2006 – 15,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,656 miles (+2,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    753192484692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass96,623 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    122560859840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,929 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    605762649731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,328 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    483553809654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,303 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    313342060965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,016 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    960981777903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,981 miles (+2,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    254087180368
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass86,869 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    119800435535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,645 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    787694675182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,643 miles (+746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    257093275459
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    305217105028
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  12. Fail81,897 miles (+3,676)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    816686705030
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  13. Pass78,221 miles (+4,559)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    676583614042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on the legal limit.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low.
    • NoteRear number plate poor.

  14. Pass73,662 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    337889403081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded.
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  15. Fail73,662 miles (+4,310)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    929979103085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded.
    • NoteFront wheel bearing play.
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  16. Pass69,352 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    215950412090
    • NoteUnderbody trim fitted

  17. Fail69,351 miles (+4,677)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    988279902020
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor
    • NoteRear tyres on 1.6mm
    • NoteUnderbody trim fitted

  18. Pass64,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    486392411013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,674 miles (+5,357)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    319831211065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass59,317 miles (+3,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    412932129481
    • NoteSlight play in n/s bottom ball joints

  21. Pass56,316 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    240060578406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,438 miles (+12,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    672532328051
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs are staring to wear

  23. Pass39,926 miles (+24,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    253083907164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    162970316056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CXL

Does V8 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 CXL expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 CXL?
The MOT on V8 CXL expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 CXL done?
V8 CXL was recorded at 98,656 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has V8 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CXL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on V8 CXL 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 V8 CXL find?
V8 CXL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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