Mercedes-Benz CL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,513 cc
V12 VLOMOT history
V12 VLO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,991 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 VLO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,513 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V12 VLO was last recorded at 79,991 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,959 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,032 miles
- Average per year
- 2,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,991 miles
- 2025 – 78,959 miles
- 2024 – 77,406 miles
- 2023 – 76,133 miles
- 2022 – 74,340 miles
- 2021 – 74,026 miles
- 2019 – 73,761 miles
- 2018 – 72,833 miles
- 2017 – 72,106 miles
- 2016 – 69,146 miles
- 2015 – 67,384 miles
- 2014 – 60,308 miles
- 2013 – 58,074 miles
- 2011 – 54,722 miles
- 2010 – 46,613 miles
- 2009 – 41,946 miles
- 2008 – 39,985 miles
- 2007 – 34,575 miles
- 2006 – 28,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail79,991 miles
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle at rear
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Under vehicle and components general corrosion.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail79,991 miles (+1,032)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,991 miles
- Test number
- 124474687764
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle at rear
Pass78,959 miles (+431)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 78,959 miles
- Test number
- 559930684306
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front jacking points, corroded but not excessively. (Sill)
- AdvisoryInner Both rear sills have general surface corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components have general surface corrosion. (Rear)
Fail78,528 miles (+1,122)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,528 miles
- Test number
- 498116596043
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion at rear
Pass77,406 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 77,406 miles
- Test number
- 165387896018
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Fail77,387 miles (+1,254)4 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,387 miles
- Test number
- 439369739034
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Pass76,133 miles (+44)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 76,133 miles
- Test number
- 451763707651
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Fail76,089 miles (+1,749)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,089 miles
- Test number
- 596317627587
- MajorNearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Pass74,340 miles (+314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 74,340 miles
- Test number
- 848545070333
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints in front lower shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,026 miles (+265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,026 miles
- Test number
- 830286216763
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,761 miles (+928)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,761 miles
- Test number
- 170506046603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,833 miles (+727)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,833 miles
- Test number
- 468877064499
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,106 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,106 miles
- Test number
- 941985508144
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust hangers broken
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail72,106 miles (+2,960)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,106 miles
- Test number
- 556484180007
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust hangers broken
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,146 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,146 miles
- Test number
- 242140125106
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower shock absorber mounts (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,384 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 67,384 miles
- Test number
- 773612652582
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front shock absorber mounting joints (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
Fail67,334 miles (+7,026)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,334 miles
- Test number
- 449275515235
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge
Pass60,308 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 60,308 miles
- Test number
- 475947014210
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,074 miles (+3,352)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,074 miles
- Test number
- 129924803295
- NoteParking brake just pass
Pass54,722 miles (+8,109)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,722 miles
- Test number
- 518042681175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteAll tyres are worn on edges
Pass46,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,613 miles
- Test number
- 281280980431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,613 miles (+4,667)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,613 miles
- Test number
- 264196570109
- FailureFront Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,946 miles (+1,961)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,946 miles
- Test number
- 522856509208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,985 miles (+5,410)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 39,985 miles
- Test number
- 930199428120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,575 miles (+6,426)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 34,575 miles
- Test number
- 522172427127
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and low on tread
- NoteFront brake pads low and advanced wear in discs
Pass28,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 28,149 miles
- Test number
- 141724116144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 VLO
- Does V12 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 VLO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 VLO?
- The MOT on V12 VLO is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 VLO done?
- V12 VLO was recorded at 79,991 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,530 miles a year.
- Has V12 VLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 VLO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 VLO 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 VLO find?
- V12 VLO failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside side repeater not working, and 3 more.
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