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GX11 VLH

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,501 mi
Last recorded168,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,166 miles

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,002 miles

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

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,039 miles

under tray(S) fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Oct 2019 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged 2553520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray(S) fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,787 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 42,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,745 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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GX11 VLH 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 GX11 VLH, 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 GX11 VLH registered?

GX11 VLH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GX11 VLH safe to buy?

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