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W12 LON

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,743 mi
Last recorded45,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 45,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 41,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,960 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 30,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,796 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,786 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,878 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has cut to sidewall but no cords exposed

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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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W12 LON 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 86.7%.

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 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 W12 LON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 LON registered?

W12 LON is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is W12 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 LON shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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