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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 4,966 cc

V8 WFGMOT history

V8 WFG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,129 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WFG was last recorded at 71,129 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 9,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,686 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,443 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,129 miles
  • 2025 – 61,686 miles
  • 2024 – 60,520 miles
  • 2023 – 56,825 miles
  • 2022 – 53,321 miles
  • 2021 – 50,950 miles
  • 2020 – 48,520 miles
  • 2019 – 46,209 miles
  • 2018 – 42,829 miles
  • 2017 – 35,922 miles
  • 2016 – 25,857 miles
  • 2015 – 22,198 miles
  • 2014 – 18,298 miles
  • 2012 – 14,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken metal strap between both rear exhausts (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,129 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    192052727151
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken metal strap between both rear exhausts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail71,118 miles (+9,432)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    909738483984
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken metal strap between both rear exhausts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,686 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    582190989555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,520 miles (+3,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    465940549682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass56,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    625866071708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,825 miles (+3,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    230490592080
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,321 miles (+2,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    197201911434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,950 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    141660776877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail50,906 miles (+2,386)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    647959356965
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,520 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    123938321587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,209 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    944845916901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,829 miles (+6,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    835379101508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass35,922 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    483825878182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,857 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    998279312662
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

  15. Pass22,198 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,198 miles
    Test number
    807983375000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,298 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    708392374090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,077 miles
    Test number
    365126932418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WFG

Does V8 WFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WFG is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WFG?
The MOT on V8 WFG is valid until 9 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 WFG done?
V8 WFG was recorded at 71,129 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has V8 WFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WFG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 WFG 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 WFG find?
V8 WFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective broken metal strap between both rear exhausts; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, and 3 more.

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