Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Blue · Lpg · 2000 · 4,966 cc
W5 SUNMOT history
W5 SUN is a blue lpg Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 197,522 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SUN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Lpg
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SUN was last recorded at 197,522 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 194,920 miles · 27 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,602 miles
- Average per year
- 5,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 197,522 miles
- 2023 – 194,920 miles
- 2022 – 194,916 miles
- 2021 – 189,648 miles
- 2020 – 186,311 miles
- 2019 – 183,587 miles
- 2018 – 176,512 miles
- 2017 – 170,133 miles
- 2016 – 165,005 miles
- 2015 – 154,776 miles
- 2014 – 138,731 miles
- 2013 – 124,331 miles
- 2012 – 123,846 miles
- 2011 – 122,002 miles
- 2009 – 103,497 miles
- 2008 – 100,665 miles
- 2007 – 99,837 miles
- 2006 – 99,347 miles
- 2005 – 95,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,522 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,522 miles (+2,602)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 197,522 miles
- Test number
- 237587816542
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass194,920 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 194,920 miles
- Test number
- 555629822631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail194,916 miles (+5,268)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,916 miles
- Test number
- 390620103835
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,648 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 189,648 miles
- Test number
- 357886226012
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail189,648 miles (+3,337)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,648 miles
- Test number
- 917318838662
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass186,311 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 186,311 miles
- Test number
- 845970691852
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail186,305 miles (+2,718)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,305 miles
- Test number
- 281457542620
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass183,587 miles (+7,075)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 183,587 miles
- Test number
- 320379772842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,512 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 176,512 miles
- Test number
- 909140198230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,133 miles (+5,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 170,133 miles
- Test number
- 205298852911
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass165,005 miles (+10,229)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 165,005 miles
- Test number
- 766393144548
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted and oill leak
Pass154,776 miles (+16,045)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 154,776 miles
- Test number
- 545547125088
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass138,731 miles (+14,400)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 138,731 miles
- Test number
- 838347814051
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 124,331 miles
- Test number
- 249364323066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,331 miles (+485)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,331 miles
- Test number
- 226024123002
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass123,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 147194832470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,846 miles (+1,844)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 177762032458
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,002 miles (+18,505)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 122,002 miles
- Test number
- 887622211089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,497 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 103,497 miles
- Test number
- 522065449393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,665 miles (+232)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 100,665 miles
- Test number
- 912993508363
- NoteBoth rear tyres slight side wall damage
Fail100,433 miles (+596)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,433 miles
- Test number
- 681542168245
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass99,837 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 99,837 miles
- Test number
- 973964537362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,347 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 99,347 miles
- Test number
- 143266266299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 95,453 miles
- Test number
- 854149865206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 SUN
- Does W5 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 SUN expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SUN?
- The MOT on W5 SUN expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W5 SUN done?
- W5 SUN was recorded at 197,522 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
- Has W5 SUN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SUN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on W5 SUN 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 W5 SUN find?
- W5 SUN passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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