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CL 500 · Blue

GX51 BWF

MOTExpired

MOT due18 May 2024

First reg28 Nov 2001

Mileage138,674 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 July 2025.

FAILED · 27 Jun 2025

Test date27 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number706137754288

Mileage138,674 mi

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak TANK

AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

PASSED · 19 May 2023

Test date19 May 2023

Expiry18 May 2024

Test number190463720882

Mileage132,531 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPower steering slightly heavy when idle

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped but secure (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 13 Apr 2023

Test date13 Apr 2023

Expiry—

Test number443669719858

Mileage132,439 mi

MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Advisoryexhaust noisy

Advisoryresistance in power steering on idle

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 20 Mar 2023

Test date20 Mar 2023

Expiry—

Test number100846048005

Mileage132,240 mi

AdvisoryExhaust noisy tail mufflers removed (8.1.1 (a))

MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of brake pipe over rear axle leading from under floor (1.1.11 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co over 0.2 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASSED · 30 Mar 2022

Test date30 Mar 2022

Expiry29 Mar 2023

Test number998729116785

Mileage125,522 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Advisorycovers obscuring some components

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))

Advisorycovers obscuring some components

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 28 Mar 2022

Test date28 Mar 2022

Expiry—

Test number683268923801

Mileage125,522 mi

MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Advisorycovers obscuring some components

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))

Advisorycovers obscuring some components

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 25 Aug 2021

Test date25 Aug 2021

Expiry24 Aug 2022

Test number372564613100

Mileage119,960 mi

FAILED · 24 Aug 2021

Test date24 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number752540966334

Mileage119,960 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 17 Aug 2020

Test date17 Aug 2020

Expiry16 Aug 2021

Test number108839216064

Mileage116,788 mi

PASSED · 10 May 2019

Test date10 May 2019

Expiry20 Nov 2020

Test number519251630581

Mileage113,272 mi

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 10 May 2019

Test date10 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number436279190979

Mileage113,271 mi

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PASSED · 14 May 2018

Test date14 May 2018

Expiry20 May 2019

Test number938982371420

Mileage108,373 mi

AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator dim

FAILED · 14 May 2018

Test date14 May 2018

Expiry—

Test number801809970398

Mileage108,367 mi

FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 12 May 2017

Test date12 May 2017

Expiry20 May 2018

Test number107564600638

Mileage103,751 mi

PASSED · 21 May 2016

Test date21 May 2016

Expiry20 May 2017

Test number426899735203

Mileage160,169 mi

AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

FAILED · 20 May 2016

Test date20 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number826895421102

Mileage160,169 mi

AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

FailNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 9 Oct 2015

Test date9 Oct 2015

Expiry8 Oct 2016

Test number545382719389

Mileage96,546 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 1 Oct 2014

Test date1 Oct 2014

Expiry1 Oct 2015

Test number229484574254

Mileage93,824 mi

PASSED · 30 Sep 2013

Test date30 Sep 2013

Expiry1 Oct 2014

Test number915093873292

Mileage91,004 mi

PASSED · 2 Oct 2012

Test date2 Oct 2012

Expiry1 Oct 2013

Test number315186572237

Mileage88,572 mi

PASSED · 30 Sep 2011

Test date30 Sep 2011

Expiry29 Sep 2012

Test number335203071240

Mileage84,262 mi

PASSED · 28 Sep 2010

Test date28 Sep 2010

Expiry27 Sep 2011

Test number241301370218

Mileage77,286 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 7 Aug 2009

Test date7 Aug 2009

Expiry18 Aug 2010

Test number681089519214

Mileage70,069 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredwindscreen chipped

User Enteredrear exhaust bracket broken

PASSED · 7 Aug 2008

Test date7 Aug 2008

Expiry18 Aug 2009

Test number691910728274

Mileage60,945 mi

PASSED · 9 Aug 2007

Test date9 Aug 2007

Expiry18 Aug 2008

Test number770271227207

Mileage49,902 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

PASSED · 10 Aug 2006

Test date10 Aug 2006

Expiry18 Aug 2007

Test number754952526270

Mileage41,786 mi

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)

PASSED · 19 Aug 2005

Test date19 Aug 2005

Expiry18 Aug 2006

Test number400781135236

Mileage32,022 mi