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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,987 cc

Y231 CGFMOT history

Y231 CGF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 27 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
104,971 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 CGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 CGF was last recorded at 104,971 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,690 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,971 miles
  • 2020 – 104,690 miles
  • 2017 – 104,007 miles
  • 2016 – 103,702 miles
  • 2014 – 97,026 miles
  • 2013 – 88,690 miles
  • 2012 – 83,576 miles
  • 2010 – 74,836 miles
  • 2009 – 71,090 miles
  • 2008 – 65,963 miles
  • 2007 – 61,193 miles
  • 2006 – 55,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,971 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    106679346671
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail104,971 miles (+281)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    500918196841
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,690 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    609008506774
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,664 miles (+329)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    982343891401
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail104,335 miles (+328)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    172505353391
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attatchment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,007 miles (+305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    747412228294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low on edges

  7. Pass103,702 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,702 miles
    Test number
    646818633021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass97,026 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,026 miles
    Test number
    796594764355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,690 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    228219493497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,576 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    279429212051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,836 miles (+3,746)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    173851610118
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension stsyem owing to covers fitted

  12. Pass71,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    261240109173
    • 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. Fail71,090 miles (+5,127)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    274150409493
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass65,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    761091108166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,963 miles (+4,770)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    951371708151
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass61,193 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    563038467093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    760482006201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,912 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    134081706288
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Questions about Y231 CGF

Does Y231 CGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 CGF expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 CGF?
The MOT on Y231 CGF expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 CGF done?
Y231 CGF was recorded at 104,971 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has Y231 CGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 CGF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 CGF 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 Y231 CGF find?
Y231 CGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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