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R21 HEX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,186 mi
Last recorded130,186 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 HEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 130,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 122,406 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,695 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear just starting to get close to wear indicators.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,311 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,607 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R21 HEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R21 HEX, 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 R21 HEX registered?

R21 HEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is R21 HEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 HEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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