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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

Y279 GTTMOT history

Y279 GTT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
91,524 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 GTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 GTT was last recorded at 91,524 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,512 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,524 miles
  • 2021 – 90,741 miles
  • 2020 – 90,181 miles
  • 2019 – 89,173 miles
  • 2018 – 88,102 miles
  • 2017 – 86,446 miles
  • 2016 – 85,255 miles
  • 2015 – 84,229 miles
  • 2014 – 82,274 miles
  • 2013 – 74,240 miles
  • 2012 – 65,863 miles
  • 2011 – 56,473 miles
  • 2010 – 55,619 miles
  • 2009 – 53,622 miles
  • 2008 – 50,091 miles
  • 2007 – 44,920 miles
  • 2006 – 35,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,524 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s and n/s rear floors by subframe mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front hub areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Heavy surface corrosion up and around rear subframe(unable to full inspect)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s front and rear tyres close to minimum tread depth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Remainder of visiable metal brake pipes seem to have surface corrosion to them(unable to fully inspect).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,524 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    303810532359
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s and n/s rear floors by subframe mounts
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front hub areas

  2. Fail91,512 miles (+771)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,512 miles
    Test number
    434987740107
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s and n/s rear floors by subframe mounts
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front hub areas

  3. Pass90,741 miles (+560)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    498856096939
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,181 miles (+1,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,181 miles
    Test number
    410310050774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lift in top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lift in top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mount corroded from front pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perish on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    182121284087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion up and around rear subframe(unable to full inspect)
    • AdvisoryN/s front and rear tyres close to minimum tread depth
    • AdvisoryRemainder of visiable metal brake pipes seem to have surface corrosion to them(unable to fully inspect).

  6. Fail89,173 miles (+1,071)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    313033365670
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion up and around rear subframe(unable to full inspect)
    • AdvisoryN/s front and rear tyres close to minimum tread depth
    • AdvisoryRemainder of visiable metal brake pipes seem to have surface corrosion to them(unable to fully inspect).

  7. Pass88,102 miles (+1,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    308983430291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,446 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    232709085271
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorber securing grub screws have been drilled out and renewed

  9. Fail86,408 miles (+1,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    111424408915
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass85,255 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    552615161497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,229 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,229 miles
    Test number
    291393641497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,274 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    266281884250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,240 miles (+8,377)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    109832553213
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  14. Pass65,863 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    358609152436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,473 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    847439151282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,619 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    900700230319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,622 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    751173429371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,091 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    490418518408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,920 miles (+9,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,920 miles
    Test number
    471312117346
    • NoteFront offside and front nearside tyres starting to perish in tread

  20. Pass35,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    782455196171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 GTT

Does Y279 GTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 GTT expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 GTT?
The MOT on Y279 GTT expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 GTT done?
Y279 GTT was recorded at 91,524 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 3,474 miles a year.
Has Y279 GTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 GTT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 GTT 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 Y279 GTT find?
Y279 GTT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floors by subframe mounts; slight play in both front hub areas.

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