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C3 TWP

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,562 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,048 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,712 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,708 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,595 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge 255/35zr20

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,099 miles

both front lower ball joints have play in them

both front wheels distorted

front discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 30,912 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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C3 TWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 53,171 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 C3 TWP, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 TWP registered?

C3 TWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is C3 TWP safe to buy?

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