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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,513 cc

V12 AWGMOT history

V12 AWG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 15 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,513 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 AWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 AWG was last recorded at 87,513 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,292 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles
Average per year
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,513 miles
  • 2025 – 85,292 miles
  • 2023 – 82,369 miles
  • 2022 – 80,705 miles
  • 2021 – 78,739 miles
  • 2020 – 75,434 miles
  • 2019 – 70,535 miles
  • 2018 – 66,318 miles
  • 2017 – 63,187 miles
  • 2016 – 58,563 miles
  • 2015 – 52,700 miles
  • 2014 – 46,739 miles
  • 2013 – 35,395 miles
  • 2012 – 29,445 miles
  • 2011 – 24,231 miles
  • 2010 – 19,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,513 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake just met legal requirements (o/s low effort

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber ball joints have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes splitting slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,513 miles (+2,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    233584254019
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met legal requirements (o/s low effort
  2. Pass85,292 miles (+2,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,292 miles
    Test number
    470347003734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass82,369 miles (+1,664)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    388031893207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear across top of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass80,705 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    482367622460
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber ball joints have slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail80,687 miles (+1,948)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    366325130010
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber ball joints have slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,739 miles (+67)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    959219479539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components
  7. Fail78,672 miles (+3,238)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,672 miles
    Test number
    615418681343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass75,434 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,434 miles
    Test number
    804588388185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,535 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    382347473168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,318 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    331840523900
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm of lining remaining (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
  11. Pass63,187 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    487404497162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,563 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    962800103281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,700 miles (+5,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    226627295023
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play
  14. Pass46,739 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    999646784077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,395 miles (+5,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,395 miles
    Test number
    616581983069
    • 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)
  16. Pass29,445 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    626734572020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,231 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    858995771063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass19,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    384359460068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 AWG

Does V12 AWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 AWG is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 AWG?
The MOT on V12 AWG is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 AWG done?
V12 AWG was recorded at 87,513 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,163 miles a year.
Has V12 AWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 AWG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 AWG 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 V12 AWG find?
V12 AWG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s, and 2 more.

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