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Mercedes-Benz CL

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,786 cc

V12 XXVMOT history

V12 XXV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 7 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
140,648 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 XXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,786 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 XXV was last recorded at 140,648 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,626 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,648 miles
  • 2024 – 140,626 miles
  • 2023 – 140,566 miles
  • 2022 – 140,507 miles
  • 2021 – 140,410 miles
  • 2020 – 140,161 miles
  • 2019 – 140,150 miles
  • 2018 – 139,980 miles
  • 2017 – 139,946 miles
  • 2016 – 136,785 miles
  • 2015 – 130,112 miles
  • 2014 – 130,071 miles
  • 2013 – 125,873 miles
  • 2010 – 115,841 miles
  • 2009 – 105,216 miles
  • 2008 – 94,538 miles
  • 2007 – 86,294 miles
  • 2006 – 73,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,648 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Suspension pipes corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,648 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    700319486114
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass140,626 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,626 miles
    Test number
    357047451262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  3. Pass140,566 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,566 miles
    Test number
    354786282582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  4. Pass140,507 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    974536908883
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl

  5. Pass140,410 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    754626399498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  6. Fail140,403 miles (+242)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,403 miles
    Test number
    697741272614
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  7. Pass140,161 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,161 miles
    Test number
    487200393354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle rusty underneath

  8. Fail140,156 miles (+6)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    451140148392
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle rusty underneath

  9. Pass140,150 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,150 miles
    Test number
    262871050771
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Fail140,129 miles (+149)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    607399119627
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass139,980 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,980 miles
    Test number
    504122562375
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyre shoulders are low of tread.

  12. Pass139,946 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,946 miles
    Test number
    282185431558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass136,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,785 miles
    Test number
    940742036007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished and worn on inner edges

  14. Fail136,785 miles (+6,673)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,785 miles
    Test number
    363401173925
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished and worn on inner edges

  15. Pass130,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    827485035181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  16. Fail130,112 miles (+3)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    337994935150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail130,109 miles (+38)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    417193335149
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass130,071 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,071 miles
    Test number
    766398514221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail130,071 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,071 miles
    Test number
    815518114266
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail130,067 miles (+1,004)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,067 miles
    Test number
    386226314461
    • DangerousOil leak dipping on exhaust
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower suspention gaitor cover in grease not allowing full inspection
    • NoteExhausted fitted with repair bandage held on with cable ties which have melted

  21. Pass129,063 miles (+3,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    146484604049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass125,873 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,873 miles
    Test number
    625431713051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    783104940206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail115,841 miles (+10,625)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    424259630227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass105,216 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,216 miles
    Test number
    190856749221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,538 miles (+8,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    222644538293
    • NoteKeep eye on rear tyres and small stonechip on windscreen

  27. Pass86,294 miles (+12,836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    494498827247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    663162966256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 XXV

Does V12 XXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 XXV expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 XXV?
The MOT on V12 XXV expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 XXV done?
V12 XXV was recorded at 140,648 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has V12 XXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 XXV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 XXV 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 XXV find?
V12 XXV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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