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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

V12 LCLMOT history

V12 LCL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,494 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LCL was last recorded at 72,494 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,348 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,494 miles
  • 2025 – 72,348 miles
  • 2024 – 72,102 miles
  • 2022 – 72,099 miles
  • 2020 – 71,822 miles
  • 2019 – 71,197 miles
  • 2018 – 70,672 miles
  • 2017 – 69,662 miles
  • 2016 – 68,395 miles
  • 2015 – 67,013 miles
  • 2014 – 64,862 miles
  • 2013 – 58,679 miles
  • 2012 – 51,026 miles
  • 2010 – 40,345 miles
  • 2009 – 27,978 miles
  • 2008 – 19,125 miles
  • 2007 – 14,741 miles
  • 2006 – 7,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,494 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,494 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    355624323023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,348 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    314741228947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    245122519476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail72,102 miles (+3)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    804792069258
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn points up fitted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipe corroded

  5. Pass72,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    268286382490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,099 miles (+277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    404414467114
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,822 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    748884162596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    984847318222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,197 miles (+525)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    827510239650
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass70,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    755877430509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,672 miles (+1,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    373746475796
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    449948467999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,662 miles (+1,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    656066275674
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    763629643927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,395 miles (+1,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    620199076905
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,013 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    108329225077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    389609124028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,862 miles (+6,183)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    897798124085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,679 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    205588723088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,026 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    529741532040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,345 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    212323120329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,345 miles (+12,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    411503120304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,978 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    823250829322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,823 miles (+4,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    913910299063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail19,125 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    681803478029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass19,125 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    773503178023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,741 miles (+6,867)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,741 miles
    Test number
    521048707150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

  28. Pass7,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,874 miles
    Test number
    864018716146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 LCL

Does V12 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 LCL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 LCL?
The MOT on V12 LCL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 LCL done?
V12 LCL was recorded at 72,494 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has V12 LCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LCL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 LCL 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 LCL find?
V12 LCL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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