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OV12 JVC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,022 mi
Last recorded47,022 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl52,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 47,022 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 45,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 20,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to o/s front lower bumper.

Slight play in o/s front steering rack joints.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,820 miles

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

Slight damage to o/s front lower bumper.

Slight play in o/s front steering rack joints.

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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OV12 JVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 JVC, 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.

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What year was OV12 JVC registered?

OV12 JVC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is OV12 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 JVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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