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AV12 YHP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,752 mi
Last recorded41,752 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 41,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 40,125 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 40,125 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,816 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 36,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,750 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 36,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted so the word "inner" is showing (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,919 miles

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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AV12 YHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 YHP, 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 AV12 YHP registered?

AV12 YHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 YHP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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