
Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
X5 KXWMOT history
X5 KXW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 104,959 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 KXW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
X5 KXW was last recorded at 104,959 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,959 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,959 miles
- 2025 – 104,250 miles
- 2024 – 102,987 miles
- 2023 – 101,716 miles
- 2022 – 100,614 miles
- 2021 – 97,265 miles
- 2020 – 93,397 miles
- 2019 – 89,304 miles
- 2017 – 88,473 miles
- 2016 – 86,852 miles
- 2015 – 85,130 miles
- 2014 – 82,856 miles
- 2013 – 78,432 miles
- 2012 – 73,541 miles
- 2011 – 63,079 miles
- 2010 – 53,399 miles
- 2009 – 53,114 miles
- 2008 – 48,112 miles
- 2007 – 39,920 miles
- 2006 – 35,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mounting corroded and disconnected / rear mounting fitted with temporary style strap. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront n/s twin jet / outer jet not working.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront position lamps / lens / s = slightly defective.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower forward suspension arm / inner bush oil contaminated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front hydraulic suspension strut / slight fluid leak.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak / engine or possible suspension hydraulic fluid.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight hydraulic film of oil on upper strut gaiter.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank breather pipe and hose / cracking and perishing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes / cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear boot release catch / defective.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryDash / message - tail light R, substitute lamp on.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail104,959 miles8 major4 minor20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,959 miles
- Test number
- 861169763058
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mounting corroded and disconnected / rear mounting fitted with temporary style strap. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront n/s twin jet / outer jet not working.
- AdvisoryFront position lamps / lens / s = slightly defective.
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower forward suspension arm / inner bush oil contaminated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hydraulic suspension strut / slight fluid leak.
- AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak / engine or possible suspension hydraulic fluid.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight hydraulic film of oil on upper strut gaiter.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank breather pipe and hose / cracking and perishing.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes / cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear boot release catch / defective.
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDash / message - tail light R, substitute lamp on.
Fail104,959 miles (+709)1 dangerous8 major4 minor20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,959 miles
- Test number
- 519685996150
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer wall, and cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mounting corroded and disconnected / rear mounting fitted with temporary style strap. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront n/s twin jet / outer jet not working.
- AdvisoryFront position lamps / lens / s = slightly defective.
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower forward suspension arm / inner bush oil contaminated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hydraulic suspension strut / slight fluid leak.
- AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak / engine or possible suspension hydraulic fluid.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight hydraulic film of oil on upper strut gaiter.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank breather pipe and hose / cracking and perishing.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes / cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear boot release catch / defective.
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDash / message - tail light R, substitute lamp on.
Pass104,250 miles (+95)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 104,250 miles
- Test number
- 976183305127
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll self leveling linkages heavily corroded
Fail104,155 miles (+1,168)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,155 miles
- Test number
- 744223561938
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspernsion unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front fluid suspension unit has a light misting of oil
Pass102,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,987 miles
- Test number
- 333265537348
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail102,987 miles (+1,271)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,987 miles
- Test number
- 345223627806
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,716 miles (+51)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,716 miles
- Test number
- 674102486422
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Fail101,665 miles (+1,051)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,665 miles
- Test number
- 342227474410
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component leaking in engine bay (5.3.5 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass100,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,614 miles
- Test number
- 883567368936
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail100,614 miles (+3,349)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,614 miles
- Test number
- 379319780166
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,265 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,265 miles
- Test number
- 753462852206
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass93,397 miles (+4,093)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 93,397 miles
- Test number
- 937536090547
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass89,304 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 89,304 miles
- Test number
- 353899684500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,473 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 88,473 miles
- Test number
- 929909995164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,852 miles (+1,722)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,852 miles
- Test number
- 258516216804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,130 miles (+12)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,130 miles
- Test number
- 348927105193
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust hanger corroded
Fail85,118 miles (+2,262)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,118 miles
- Test number
- 467741205198
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust hanger corroded
Pass82,856 miles (+4,424)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,856 miles
- Test number
- 908276144050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,432 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 78,432 miles
- Test number
- 385884853011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,541 miles (+10,462)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,541 miles
- Test number
- 666101842017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,079 miles (+9,680)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 63,079 miles
- Test number
- 847275541003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,399 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,399 miles
- Test number
- 471318640035
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,399 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,399 miles
- Test number
- 934328640021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,114 miles (+5,002)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 53,114 miles
- Test number
- 702848689235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,112 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 48,112 miles
- Test number
- 393655398216
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,092 miles (+5,172)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,092 miles
- Test number
- 192717918449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,920 miles (+4,908)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 39,920 miles
- Test number
- 413440937016
- NoteN/s front jacking mount missing
Pass35,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 35,012 miles
- Test number
- 303387946010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 KXW
- Does X5 KXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X5 KXW expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X5 KXW?
- The MOT on X5 KXW expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X5 KXW done?
- X5 KXW was recorded at 104,959 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,482 miles a year.
- Has X5 KXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 KXW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X5 KXW 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 X5 KXW find?
- X5 KXW failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects, 4 minor defects and 20 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut.; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 29 more.
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