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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

WM 551MOT history

WM 551 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
59,253 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WM 551
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WM 551 was last recorded at 59,253 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2023: 58,705 miles, lower than 58,776 miles on 18 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,869 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,253 miles
  • 2024 – 58,869 miles
  • 2023 – 58,705 miles
  • 2021 – 58,776 miles
  • 2019 – 57,360 miles
  • 2018 – 56,404 miles
  • 2017 – 55,081 miles
  • 2016 – 53,530 miles
  • 2015 – 51,248 miles
  • 2014 – 49,355 miles
  • 2013 – 45,743 miles
  • 2012 – 43,337 miles
  • 2011 – 40,838 miles
  • 2010 – 39,241 miles
  • 2009 – 35,170 miles
  • 2008 – 32,011 miles
  • 2007 – 27,241 miles
  • 2006 – 22,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing badly no cords exposed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp 1 of2 bulbs inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing badly no cords exsposed

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,253 miles (+384)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    163256557774
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing badly no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp 1 of2 bulbs inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing badly no cords exsposed

  2. Pass58,869 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    801440083215
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and cracked

  3. Pass58,705 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    208484479440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail58,705 miles (-71)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    632190257188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/zr 18Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,776 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    364512173574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,360 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    526366202099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,404 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    919284424106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,081 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    551658131405
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner faces (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail55,078 miles (+1,548)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    110333807783
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides, in clip above diff (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner faces (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass53,530 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    439242388645
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension pipe corroded around the valve area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle & where it meets flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded around the valve area.

  11. Fail53,527 miles (+2,279)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    366143145160
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported both centre hangers corroded & broken away. (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm where it meets the shock absorber. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm where it meets the shock absorber. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension pipe corroded around the valve area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle & where it meets flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded around the valve area.

  12. Pass51,248 miles (+1,893)7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    799709285187
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still supported
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroding
    • NoteRear flexi hoses slightly perishing
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to brake discs
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass49,355 miles (+75)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    825325084191
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail49,280 miles (+3,537)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,280 miles
    Test number
    947691584128
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass45,743 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    297918773416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,337 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    739981682171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    248224361406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,838 miles (+1,597)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    208774361116
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear brake pipes & suspension pipes.

  19. Pass39,241 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    430841580144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass35,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    364011129106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,170 miles (+3,159)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    271350629410
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass32,011 miles (+4,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    230129628166
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  23. Pass27,241 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,241 miles
    Test number
    953156117116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    174142226135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WM 551

What vehicle is registration WM 551 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WM 551 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 15 May 2002. 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 WM 551 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WM 551 expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WM 551?
The MOT on WM 551 expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WM 551 done?
WM 551 was recorded at 59,253 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has WM 551 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WM 551 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on WM 551 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WM 551 find?
WM 551 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing badly no cords exposed; nearside rear position lamp 1 of2 bulbs inop, and 1 more.

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