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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,786 cc

V12 COLMOT history

V12 COL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,748 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 COL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,786 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 COL was last recorded at 127,748 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 3,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,373 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,375 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,748 miles
  • 2022 – 124,373 miles
  • 2021 – 122,208 miles
  • 2019 – 118,297 miles
  • 2018 – 115,280 miles
  • 2015 – 109,455 miles
  • 2014 – 105,050 miles
  • 2013 – 102,200 miles
  • 2012 – 94,151 miles
  • 2011 – 85,920 miles
  • 2010 – 79,897 miles
  • 2009 – 74,599 miles
  • 2008 – 69,081 miles
  • 2007 – 60,211 miles
  • 2006 – 45,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,748 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,748 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,748 miles
    Test number
    474492413150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,373 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    359360409733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,208 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    426553230039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    319778874598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,297 miles (+3,017)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    154586219917
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    817569730563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295946310102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    309245323432
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.00 (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1500ppm (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass109,455 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,455 miles
    Test number
    189328625189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,050 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,050 miles
    Test number
    269220624443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,200 miles1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    709965563123
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteFront brake disc`s lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on outer edge

  12. Fail102,200 miles (+8,049)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    675417853165
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteFront brake disc`s lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on outer edge

  13. Pass94,151 miles (+8,231)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    385020882082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust hanger snapped
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

  14. Pass85,920 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,920 miles
    Test number
    578557251072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,897 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    382405170024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,599 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    681563199048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,570 miles (+5,489)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    453761299075
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass69,081 miles (+8,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    342960108153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,211 miles (+14,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    493978507138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe gearbox has a slight oil leak

  20. Pass45,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    573597616148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V12 COL

Does V12 COL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 COL expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 COL?
The MOT on V12 COL expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 COL done?
V12 COL was recorded at 127,748 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has V12 COL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 COL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on V12 COL 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 COL find?
V12 COL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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