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HV61 WVD

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 WVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 125,461 miles

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

weld repair nsf alloy

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,779 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Dipped beam - showing blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped Beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,163 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bulb - blue tinge

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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 28 Aug 2020 90,083 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 83,605 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Camber (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Camber (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,510 miles

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

Nearside front dip beam headlamp slightly dim in comparison to other side

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,985 miles

Engine cover + under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 26,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV61 WVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV61 WVD, 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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HV61 WVD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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