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GL61 VFK

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl52,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,446 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,269 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2024 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp tell tell not working (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,844 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

near side front headlight top fixing broken but light secure and aligned

Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,399 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,389 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,638 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 48,628 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,428 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,494 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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GL61 VFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,222 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL61 VFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 VFK registered?

GL61 VFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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