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Mercedes-Benz 600

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 5,987 cc

V12 LYFMOT history

V12 LYF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 600 first used on 13 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,454 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
600
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LYF was last recorded at 98,454 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,812 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,454 miles
  • 2025 – 97,812 miles
  • 2024 – 96,340 miles
  • 2022 – 95,732 miles
  • 2021 – 95,021 miles
  • 2020 – 91,494 miles
  • 2019 – 84,064 miles
  • 2018 – 74,409 miles
  • 2016 – 68,547 miles
  • 2015 – 62,488 miles
  • 2014 – 58,139 miles
  • 2013 – 46,871 miles
  • 2012 – 38,178 miles
  • 2011 – 34,135 miles
  • 2010 – 30,120 miles
  • 2009 – 25,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,454 miles
    Test number
    826590403186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    522683175591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass97,812 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    351722909123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,340 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    566316296712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,732 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    745734818863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,720 miles (+699)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    554684943365
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,021 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    348960524771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,494 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    893912582012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,064 miles (+9,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    260520205679
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to excess
  10. Pass74,409 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    203077391406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,547 miles (+6,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    679063503539
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight corrosion to inner braking surface of front brake discs (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass62,488 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    570234463420
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail62,484 miles (+4,345)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    743299548702
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened lower joint. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass58,139 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    327111184262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,300 miles (+10,429)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    156333904228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass46,871 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    766875903289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in windscreen
  17. Fail46,871 miles (+8,693)3 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    325845903441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre deteriorated
  18. Pass38,178 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    317798002476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    316252622166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,158 miles (+3,023)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    428962622102
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  21. Pass34,135 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    656595721190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,120 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    242730130170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass25,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,725 miles
    Test number
    273533939491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,725 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,725 miles
    Test number
    443178629187
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V12 LYF

Does V12 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 LYF is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 LYF?
The MOT on V12 LYF is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 LYF done?
V12 LYF was recorded at 98,454 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has V12 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LYF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 LYF 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 LYF find?
V12 LYF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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