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FH61 PLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,461 mi
Last recorded38,461 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 38,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,579 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 32,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,740 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,144 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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FH61 PLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FH61 PLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH61 PLZ?

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What year was FH61 PLZ registered?

FH61 PLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is FH61 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 PLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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