Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,987 cc
V12 CTEMOT history
V12 CTE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 91,347 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 CTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 CTE was last recorded at 91,347 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,359 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,988 miles
- Average per year
- 3,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,347 miles
- 2024 – 87,359 miles
- 2023 – 85,519 miles
- 2022 – 80,449 miles
- 2021 – 78,312 miles
- 2020 – 75,062 miles
- 2019 – 71,180 miles
- 2018 – 67,164 miles
- 2017 – 61,224 miles
- 2016 – 55,886 miles
- 2015 – 48,434 miles
- 2014 – 46,140 miles
- 2013 – 44,280 miles
- 2012 – 41,027 miles
- 2011 – 39,224 miles
- 2010 – 34,571 miles
- 2009 – 26,704 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,347 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 91,347 miles
- Test number
- 134375610381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 87,359 miles
- Test number
- 457608601926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,359 miles (+1,840)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,359 miles
- Test number
- 461826381966
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass85,519 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 85,519 miles
- Test number
- 667311606156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,469 miles (+5,020)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,469 miles
- Test number
- 957684412921
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,449 miles (+2,137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,449 miles
- Test number
- 541349228604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,312 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 78,312 miles
- Test number
- 106064866106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,244 miles (+3,182)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,244 miles
- Test number
- 825637270813
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,062 miles (+3,882)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,062 miles
- Test number
- 381562912773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,180 miles (+4,016)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,180 miles
- Test number
- 598846463890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,164 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,164 miles
- Test number
- 893737257742
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,224 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,224 miles
- Test number
- 400660815967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,886 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 55,886 miles
- Test number
- 309162295065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,847 miles (+7,413)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,847 miles
- Test number
- 469289127268
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail48,434 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,434 miles
- Test number
- 347777895128
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass48,434 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,434 miles
- Test number
- 535677395138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,129 miles (+1,989)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 486357555190
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,140 miles (+1,860)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 46,140 miles
- Test number
- 377956154135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,280 miles (+3,253)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 44,280 miles
- Test number
- 367761833109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,027 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,027 miles
- Test number
- 765637882057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,224 miles (+4,653)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,224 miles
- Test number
- 117251971497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass34,571 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,571 miles
- Test number
- 413358860002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 26,704 miles
- Test number
- 444156479071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 CTE
- Does V12 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V12 CTE expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V12 CTE?
- The MOT on V12 CTE expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V12 CTE done?
- V12 CTE was recorded at 91,347 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
- Has V12 CTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 CTE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V12 CTE 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 CTE find?
- V12 CTE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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