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V13 DSG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 45,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 43,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,706 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V13 DSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V13 DSG, 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 V13 DSG registered?

V13 DSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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