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LG12 OUY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,309 mi
Last recorded74,309 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,672 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,296 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,295 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,414 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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LG12 OUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG12 OUY, 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 LG12 OUY registered?

LG12 OUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 OUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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