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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,513 cc

V12 DFKMOT history

V12 DFK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 3 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
80,807 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DFK
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
3 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DFK was last recorded at 80,807 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,100 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,707 miles
Average per year
4,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,807 miles
  • 2024 – 79,100 miles
  • 2023 – 78,130 miles
  • 2022 – 76,321 miles
  • 2021 – 70,101 miles
  • 2020 – 69,345 miles
  • 2019 – 68,029 miles
  • 2018 – 66,752 miles
  • 2017 – 64,113 miles
  • 2016 – 62,271 miles
  • 2015 – 59,813 miles
  • 2014 – 57,613 miles
  • 2013 – 50,631 miles
  • 2012 – 41,608 miles
  • 2011 – 29,332 miles
  • 2010 – 21,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover + under panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower forward facing arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,807 miles (+1,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    333075522925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,100 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    532779502763
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    858568792811
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail78,130 miles (+1,809)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    694632059172
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,321 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    919314492664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,101 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    647681502290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,345 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    549448553690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,029 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,029 miles
    Test number
    122206167263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,752 miles (+2,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    926453292710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has screw in it.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight washer has slight leak after testing. Attention soon.

  10. Pass64,113 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    771421575302
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass62,271 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,271 miles
    Test number
    645614665094
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower forward facing arms (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail62,268 miles (+2,455)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    734790525040
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake motor noisey
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower forward facing arms (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass59,813 miles (+2,200)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    238976465413
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s headlight lens fading.

  14. Pass57,613 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    409885524230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,631 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    326934173466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,538 miles (+8,930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,538 miles
    Test number
    289358663237
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,608 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    936017872243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,332 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    408317951255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,839 miles
    Test number
    912501920223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 DFK

Does V12 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 DFK expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 DFK?
The MOT on V12 DFK expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 DFK done?
V12 DFK was recorded at 80,807 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 4,038 miles a year.
Has V12 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DFK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 DFK 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 DFK find?
V12 DFK passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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