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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 5,786 cc

V12 LCGMOT history

V12 LCG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,651 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,786 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LCG was last recorded at 69,651 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,606 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,651 miles
  • 2025 – 69,606 miles
  • 2024 – 69,586 miles
  • 2023 – 69,492 miles
  • 2022 – 69,362 miles
  • 2021 – 69,294 miles
  • 2020 – 68,964 miles
  • 2019 – 67,790 miles
  • 2018 – 66,314 miles
  • 2017 – 65,113 miles
  • 2016 – 61,697 miles
  • 2015 – 60,284 miles
  • 2014 – 59,145 miles
  • 2013 – 55,776 miles
  • 2012 – 52,298 miles
  • 2011 – 44,326 miles
  • 2010 – 34,196 miles
  • 2009 – 22,298 miles
  • 2008 – 19,965 miles
  • 2007 – 19,134 miles
  • 2006 – 15,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,651 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, unable to tell where from (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,651 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    371471523742
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, unable to tell where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,606 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    227153039596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,586 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    529820670193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,492 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    458486929881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,362 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    495514988551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,294 miles (+330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    375124144409
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger snapped
  7. Pass68,964 miles (+1,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,964 miles
    Test number
    980314003235
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,790 miles (+1,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    895172317032
    • AdvisoryEvidence of an oil leak from underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to approx 3mm
  9. Pass66,314 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    620057858142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,113 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    215763410683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,697 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    133758875308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,284 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,284 miles
    Test number
    396385905170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,145 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    185419094010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,776 miles (+3,478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,776 miles
    Test number
    455976503145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass52,298 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    839418012192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess play in joints at bottom of both front shock absorbers.
  16. Fail52,298 miles (+7,972)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    878207512145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess play in joints at bottom of both front shock absorbers.
  17. Pass44,326 miles (+10,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    256263121486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass34,196 miles (+11,898)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    314434500101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,298 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    931863919131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,965 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,965 miles
    Test number
    310569918107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,134 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,134 miles
    Test number
    270532727401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,446 miles
    Test number
    790091906113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V12 LCG

Does V12 LCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 LCG is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 LCG?
The MOT on V12 LCG is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 LCG done?
V12 LCG was recorded at 69,651 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has V12 LCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LCG has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on V12 LCG 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 LCG find?
V12 LCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak, unable to tell where from.

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