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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 6,208 cc

V8 TCPMOT history

V8 TCP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,666 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TCP was last recorded at 160,666 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,287 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,379 miles
Average per year
8,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,666 miles
  • 2025 – 155,287 miles
  • 2024 – 146,834 miles
  • 2023 – 142,478 miles
  • 2022 – 135,062 miles
  • 2021 – 129,644 miles
  • 2019 – 118,726 miles
  • 2018 – 114,229 miles
  • 2017 – 102,641 miles
  • 2016 – 85,996 miles
  • 2015 – 70,048 miles
  • 2013 – 50,226 miles
  • 2012 – 48,176 miles
  • 2011 – 28,378 miles
  • 2010 – 22,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,666 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,666 miles (+5,379)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,666 miles
    Test number
    971481399986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,287 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,287 miles
    Test number
    275098719835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,834 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,834 miles
    Test number
    715715851712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,478 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    307536023852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,062 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,062 miles
    Test number
    800522145861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Fail135,055 miles (+5,411)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    574442874984
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass129,644 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,644 miles
    Test number
    419396679495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail129,626 miles (+10,900)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,626 miles
    Test number
    880083325786
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass118,726 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,726 miles
    Test number
    546216246808
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joint arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass114,229 miles (+11,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    352237914769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,641 miles (+16,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,641 miles
    Test number
    467573166382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass85,996 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    372444545567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail85,906 miles (+15,858)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,906 miles
    Test number
    279633900461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass70,048 miles (+19,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    116427835447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,226 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    385934573270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass50,226 miles (+2,050)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    426194573256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass48,176 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    776185352217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,060 miles (+19,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    466179242201
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass28,378 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    697116801287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,389 miles
    Test number
    380098130268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 TCP

Does V8 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TCP is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TCP?
The MOT on V8 TCP is valid until 13 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 TCP done?
V8 TCP was recorded at 160,666 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,706 miles a year.
Has V8 TCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TCP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 TCP 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 TCP find?
V8 TCP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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