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J23 NSK

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 NSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 57,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,523 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,021 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 39,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,018 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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J23 NSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in White 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 J23 NSK, 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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What year was J23 NSK registered?

J23 NSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is J23 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 NSK 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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