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Mercedes-Benz CL

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 4,196 cc

WAF 901MOT history

WAF 901 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 21 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,046 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAF 901
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAF 901 was last recorded at 93,046 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,046 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,046 miles
  • 2018 – 93,041 miles
  • 2017 – 90,758 miles
  • 2016 – 90,313 miles
  • 2015 – 87,912 miles
  • 2014 – 82,374 miles
  • 2013 – 70,515 miles
  • 2012 – 61,945 miles
  • 2011 – 53,842 miles
  • 2010 – 45,427 miles
  • 2009 – 37,364 miles
  • 2008 – 36,256 miles
  • 2006 – 32,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,046 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    916763252531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,046 miles (+5)5 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    534449321300
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    311255730771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,041 miles (+2,283)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    672057496772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass90,758 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    235981801117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail90,755 miles (+442)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    571812497635
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass90,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    829060764088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail90,313 miles (+2,401)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    363033293552
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass87,912 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    521165670407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    738479804389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,374 miles (+11,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    365789604345
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass70,515 miles (+8,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    589525003353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass61,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    486835202347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail61,945 miles (+8,103)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    356794102399
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,842 miles (+8,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    659902391220
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass45,427 miles (+8,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    164523100301
    • 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)

  17. Pass37,364 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    402038779226
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass36,256 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    230415048070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass32,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    544743526219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAF 901

What vehicle is registration WAF 901 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAF 901 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 21 Feb 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WAF 901 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WAF 901 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on WAF 901?
The MOT on WAF 901 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WAF 901 done?
WAF 901 was recorded at 93,046 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,028 miles a year.
Has WAF 901 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAF 901 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on WAF 901 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 WAF 901 find?
WAF 901 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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