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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc

W465 AVEMOT history

W465 AVE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 29 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
148,301 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W465 AVE
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
2000
First used
29 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W465 AVE was last recorded at 148,301 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,976 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,325 miles
Average per year
5,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,301 miles
  • 2021 – 145,976 miles
  • 2020 – 142,165 miles
  • 2019 – 134,581 miles
  • 2018 – 125,931 miles
  • 2017 – 116,297 miles
  • 2016 – 109,863 miles
  • 2015 – 104,879 miles
  • 2013 – 102,161 miles
  • 2012 – 95,839 miles
  • 2011 – 89,366 miles
  • 2010 – 81,786 miles
  • 2009 – 75,125 miles
  • 2008 – 72,709 miles
  • 2007 – 62,783 miles
  • 2006 – 51,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,301 miles (+2,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    868822672050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    578901785327
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail145,976 miles (+3,811)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    612114671410
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass142,165 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    135993142737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,581 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    385519853186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    831913016231
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail125,905 miles (+9,608)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,905 miles
    Test number
    914610694992
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass116,297 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,297 miles
    Test number
    676069084655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,246 miles (+6,383)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,246 miles
    Test number
    449979579690
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass109,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    288913432972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail109,859 miles (+4,980)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    459783844350
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass104,879 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    398658305146
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass102,161 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    578434873296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,839 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    948813072257
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,366 miles (+7,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,366 miles
    Test number
    455544171215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,786 miles (+6,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    543134120139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass75,125 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    214675629446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,709 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    214285608363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,701 miles (+978)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,701 miles
    Test number
    911037998292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt is slow in retracting

  20. Pass71,723 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    572950948229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,783 miles (+11,452)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    144697777158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass51,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    930149336158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,331 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    892177336161
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn low

Questions about W465 AVE

Does W465 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W465 AVE expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W465 AVE?
The MOT on W465 AVE expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W465 AVE done?
W465 AVE was recorded at 148,301 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 5,428 miles a year.
Has W465 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W465 AVE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on W465 AVE 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 W465 AVE find?
W465 AVE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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