Mercedes-Benz CL 500
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc
Y285 JGCMOT history
Y285 JGC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 130,698 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y285 JGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL 500
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y285 JGC was last recorded at 130,698 miles on 13 May 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,570 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 2,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,698 miles
- 2024 – 130,570 miles
- 2023 – 129,903 miles
- 2022 – 129,257 miles
- 2021 – 126,149 miles
- 2019 – 124,545 miles
- 2018 – 121,901 miles
- 2016 – 117,141 miles
- 2013 – 105,827 miles
- 2012 – 102,773 miles
- 2011 – 98,824 miles
- 2010 – 98,547 miles
- 2009 – 88,693 miles
- 2008 – 83,727 miles
- 2007 – 78,918 miles
- 2005 – 71,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,698 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,698 miles (+128)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 130,698 miles
- Test number
- 875247747285
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,570 miles (+667)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 130,570 miles
- Test number
- 374417803256
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,903 miles (+646)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,903 miles
- Test number
- 874997311793
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,257 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 129,257 miles
- Test number
- 511328628570
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,149 miles (+1,604)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,149 miles
- Test number
- 592984343539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,545 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,545 miles
- Test number
- 731547294413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [straight arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) play in steering rack inner joints
Fail124,533 miles (+2,632)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,533 miles
- Test number
- 845104237231
- MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Very dark and blurry (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear direction indicator, light intensity obviously reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass121,901 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,901 miles
- Test number
- 828286438773
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,141 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 117,141 miles
- Test number
- 429522153335
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 267275625219
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 905471734220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,827 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,827 miles
- Test number
- 129385763484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,773 miles (+3,949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 102,773 miles
- Test number
- 295870962077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,824 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 98,824 miles
- Test number
- 295428061010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,547 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,547 miles
- Test number
- 500893220289
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll discs worn and pitted
Pass98,547 miles (+9,854)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 98,547 miles
- Test number
- 553393020291
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll discs worn and pitted
Pass88,693 miles (+4,966)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 88,693 miles
- Test number
- 353009049193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSRS light on on dash
- NoteBoth front tyres worn to 0MM on inner edge 225/55/17W
- NoteFront and rear brake discs scored
- NoteFront and rear numberplates watermarked
- NoteO/s/f track control arm bottom ball joint gaitor split
Pass83,727 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 83,727 miles
- Test number
- 340790538153
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside front tyre tread damaged
Fail83,727 miles (+4,809)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,727 miles
- Test number
- 791080038118
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside front tyre tread damaged
Pass78,918 miles (+7,496)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 78,918 miles
- Test number
- 104254327134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 71,422 miles
- Test number
- 811967005333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y285 JGC
- Does Y285 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 JGC is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y285 JGC?
- The MOT on Y285 JGC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y285 JGC done?
- Y285 JGC was recorded at 130,698 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,888 miles a year.
- Has Y285 JGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y285 JGC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y285 JGC 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 Y285 JGC find?
- Y285 JGC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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