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A12 HHA

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Purple Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 119,337 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 116,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 102,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 90,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light on

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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A12 HHA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Purple with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 HHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 HHA registered?

A12 HHA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A12 HHA safe to buy?

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