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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

V8 GDUMOT history

V8 GDU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,911 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GDU was last recorded at 116,911 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,753 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,911 miles
  • 2024 – 114,753 miles
  • 2022 – 104,285 miles
  • 2021 – 97,384 miles
  • 2020 – 91,634 miles
  • 2019 – 89,362 miles
  • 2018 – 87,981 miles
  • 2012 – 85,074 miles
  • 2011 – 80,241 miles
  • 2010 – 74,378 miles
  • 2009 – 71,627 miles
  • 2008 – 64,536 miles
  • 2007 – 52,134 miles
  • 2006 – 39,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,911 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    261950420216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,753 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    959806771392
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,747 miles (+4,920)4 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    982981863422
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,827 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    764764424473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,826 miles (+5,541)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,826 miles
    Test number
    353589559372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,285 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    165139448311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,384 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,384 miles
    Test number
    724381685466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,634 miles (+2,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    578309085434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,362 miles (+1,381)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    527145239370
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,981 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    646266671491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail87,981 miles (+2,907)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    868184848638
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,074 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    316827022476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

  13. Fail85,067 miles (+4,826)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    958736022215
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

  14. Pass80,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,241 miles
    Test number
    549344741144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail80,231 miles (+5,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    966194941108
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass74,378 miles (+2,751)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    354467030183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in both track rod inner ball joints

  17. Pass71,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    372487649158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,627 miles (+7,091)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    364629939140
    • FailureNearside 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)

  19. Pass64,536 miles (+12,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    394220958192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,134 miles (+12,853)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,134 miles
    Test number
    743501187079
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteA quarter of centre brake light not working

  21. Pass39,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    224027376089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GDU

Does V8 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GDU is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GDU?
The MOT on V8 GDU is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GDU done?
V8 GDU was recorded at 116,911 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has V8 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GDU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 GDU 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 GDU find?
V8 GDU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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