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AVF 9

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVF 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,378 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm has shock fitted on it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm has shock fitted on it (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,248 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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AVF 9 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVF 9, 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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AVF 9 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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