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SW12 XXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,795 mi
Last recorded125,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,795 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 125,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,143 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,107 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SW12 XXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SW12 XXE, 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 SW12 XXE registered?

SW12 XXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SW12 XXE safe to buy?

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