Official DVLA Record
Check Service Records

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.5L Petrol · V8 XOS

V8 XOS

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.5L, petrol). First registered 09/03/2012. Recorded mileage 16,603 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Year / Origin
2012 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 25/07/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
16,603 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/07/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
5461cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, with the most recent test in July 2025 showing a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing its inspections without any noted advisories or failures over the last five years. The mechanical trend is remarkably stable. There is no evidence of deteriorating condition or recurring structural or safety issues appearing in the MOT data. The vehicle appears to have been well-maintained or simply subjected to very little mechanical stress. The recorded mileage of 16,603 miles is extremely low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging just under 1,200 miles per year. While this suggests minimal wear on consumables like brakes and suspension, such low usage can be an ambiguous signal. It often indicates light use, but it can also imply long periods of standing idle. Vehicles that sit unused for extended periods may face issues with seals, fluids, and battery health that a standard MOT might not fully capture. Because the mileage is so low, you should not assume the car is in "as new" condition mechanically.

V8 XOS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
  • 16,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for V8XOS

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

V8 XOS Mileage History

  1. 27/07/202214,747 mi
  2. 27/07/202315,040 mi+293 mi
  3. 26/07/202415,486 mi+446 mi
  4. 25/07/202516,603 mi+1,117 mi

Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

V8 XOS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (V8 XOS) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY