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AD61 VXY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 142,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 140,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror cover missing not considered sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,138 miles

Front both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AD61 VXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 53,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD61 VXY, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD61 VXY registered?

AD61 VXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AD61 VXY safe to buy?

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