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Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,966 cc

S12 AXLMOT history

S12 AXL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL 500 first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,416 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 AXL
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
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 AXL was last recorded at 80,416 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,052 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,364 miles
Average per year
3,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,416 miles
  • 2025 – 78,052 miles
  • 2024 – 75,197 miles
  • 2023 – 71,063 miles
  • 2021 – 70,484 miles
  • 2020 – 69,233 miles
  • 2019 – 66,213 miles
  • 2018 – 60,009 miles
  • 2017 – 57,302 miles
  • 2016 – 54,378 miles
  • 2015 – 50,735 miles
  • 2014 – 43,627 miles
  • 2013 – 37,756 miles
  • 2012 – 32,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,416 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,416 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    213396677121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,052 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    873148454891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,197 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    814733254580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    697536380526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,063 miles (+579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    320241874384
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen washer (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass70,484 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    785105478726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,233 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    845781960413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,161 miles (+2,948)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    800367474384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,213 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    206746397080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,212 miles (+6,203)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    592496607600
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    472903863833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,009 miles (+2,707)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    373278801119
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,302 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    204560107711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,378 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    296986910042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,735 miles (+7,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    838781525168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,627 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    645543464009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,756 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,756 miles
    Test number
    538293763019
    • 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)

  18. Pass32,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    259897762094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 AXL

Does S12 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 AXL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 AXL?
The MOT on S12 AXL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 AXL done?
S12 AXL was recorded at 80,416 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,461 miles a year.
Has S12 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 AXL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 AXL 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 S12 AXL find?
S12 AXL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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