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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc

V12 RYEMOT history

V12 RYE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
75,397 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 RYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 RYE was last recorded at 75,397 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,348 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,397 miles
  • 2024 – 75,348 miles
  • 2023 – 75,183 miles
  • 2022 – 75,068 miles
  • 2021 – 74,342 miles
  • 2019 – 74,011 miles
  • 2018 – 71,870 miles
  • 2017 – 69,208 miles
  • 2015 – 62,802 miles
  • 2014 – 58,834 miles
  • 2013 – 54,501 miles
  • 2012 – 42,717 miles
  • 2011 – 33,868 miles
  • 2010 – 28,729 miles
  • 2009 – 25,840 miles
  • 2008 – 19,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,397 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace urgently (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,397 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    393369308507
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace urgently (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,348 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    980859778533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,183 miles (+115)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    161742766679
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,068 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    951574943865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,342 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    196710317748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,011 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    657660036074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,870 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    323418046247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,208 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    320411788185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,802 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    277023284502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,834 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    638779594130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,501 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    349419773157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,717 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    715097662197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,228 miles (+6,360)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    235548932418
    • FailureFront Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes slightly binding

  14. Pass33,868 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    845361961115
    • NoteFront discs crroded on inner edge

  15. Fail33,866 miles (+5,137)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    256899651128
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront discs crroded on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre no visable tread on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre no visable tread on outer edge
    • NoteNot all washer jets working

  16. Pass28,729 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,729 miles
    Test number
    201944040161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail25,840 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    190256869170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass25,840 miles (+6,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    272176069176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass19,603 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,603 miles
    Test number
    133502368171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,599 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,599 miles
    Test number
    994461968152
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about V12 RYE

Does V12 RYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 RYE expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 RYE?
The MOT on V12 RYE expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 RYE done?
V12 RYE was recorded at 75,397 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,325 miles a year.
Has V12 RYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 RYE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2012.
Has the mileage on V12 RYE 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 RYE find?
V12 RYE passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace urgently.

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