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Mercedes-Benz CL

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,987 cc

V12 CLYMOT history

V12 CLY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,574 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CLY was last recorded at 102,574 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 22,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,189 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
22,385 miles
Average per year
4,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,574 miles
  • 2024 – 80,189 miles
  • 2023 – 77,050 miles
  • 2022 – 75,731 miles
  • 2021 – 71,281 miles
  • 2020 – 68,495 miles
  • 2018 – 67,211 miles
  • 2017 – 65,740 miles
  • 2016 – 63,590 miles
  • 2015 – 57,917 miles
  • 2014 – 53,410 miles
  • 2013 – 51,420 miles
  • 2012 – 46,267 miles
  • 2011 – 40,668 miles
  • 2010 – 35,452 miles
  • 2009 – 30,356 miles
  • 2008 – 27,699 miles
  • 2007 – 23,856 miles
  • 2006 – 20,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Slight oil leak from differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,574 miles
    Test number
    240684208730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,286 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,286 km
    Test number
    459783217349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass80,189 miles (+3,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    348044909058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,050 miles (+1,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,050 miles
    Test number
    666878357383
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    295843103616
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear differential got leaking but not excessively

  6. Fail75,731 miles (+4,450)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    491132055095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear differential got leaking but not excessively

  7. Pass71,281 miles (+2,786)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    328188560577
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively differential got leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,495 miles (+1,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    552062603771
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from differential

  9. Pass67,211 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    563305428859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    287507698778
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from differential

  11. Fail65,740 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    706807233082
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from differential

  12. Pass63,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    560053732380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail63,590 miles (+5,673)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    481004145652
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass57,917 miles (+4,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,917 miles
    Test number
    255483135149
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,410 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    417630364138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,420 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    217235293048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,267 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    245863302166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,668 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    588804561072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,452 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,452 miles
    Test number
    300340470003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,356 miles
    Test number
    102416689483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,356 miles (+2,657)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,356 miles
    Test number
    244616689077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass27,699 miles (+3,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    830905098037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass23,856 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,856 miles
    Test number
    351079277054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,823 miles (+3,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    660096377028
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass20,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,616 miles
    Test number
    282997376050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 CLY

Does V12 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CLY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CLY?
The MOT on V12 CLY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CLY done?
V12 CLY was recorded at 102,574 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,055 miles a year.
Has V12 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CLY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 CLY 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 CLY find?
V12 CLY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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