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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

V8 TXVMOT history

V8 TXV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,706 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TXV was last recorded at 88,706 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,466 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,706 miles
  • 2024 – 88,466 miles
  • 2023 – 83,148 miles
  • 2022 – 78,307 miles
  • 2021 – 68,991 miles
  • 2020 – 68,192 miles
  • 2019 – 67,392 miles
  • 2018 – 67,342 miles
  • 2017 – 64,811 miles
  • 2016 – 59,519 miles
  • 2015 – 58,464 miles
  • 2014 – 55,256 miles
  • 2012 – 44,132 miles
  • 2011 – 43,966 miles
  • 2010 – 37,057 miles
  • 2009 – 27,293 miles
  • 2008 – 15,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,706 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,706 miles (+240)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    899389611420
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass88,466 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    970269744790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail88,463 miles (+5,315)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    247262274437
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass83,148 miles (+4,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    279457915588
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,307 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    212473484849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension dust cover damaged or split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,301 miles (+9,310)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    340923653915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension dust cover damaged or split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,991 miles (+799)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    229683945073
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass68,192 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    402931048955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,392 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    202621725274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,342 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    190141915261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,811 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    236540986184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,787 miles (+5,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    286957281248
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass59,519 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    636168337425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,464 miles (+3,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    275232125087
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion brake pipes

  15. Pass55,256 miles (+11,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    328014224035
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,132 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    487214412472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,966 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    396515331299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,057 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,057 miles
    Test number
    373708950466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,293 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,293 miles
    Test number
    330051779490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,933 miles
    Test number
    934939948204
    • 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)

Questions about V8 TXV

Does V8 TXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TXV is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TXV?
The MOT on V8 TXV is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 TXV done?
V8 TXV was recorded at 88,706 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has V8 TXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TXV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 TXV 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 TXV find?
V8 TXV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 6 more.

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