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SP06 ROW

2012 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,571 mi
Last recorded79,571 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl52,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ROW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,888 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 77,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Tapered Wheel Bearing Needs Adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Tapered Wheel Bearing Needs Adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,453 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,912 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,219 miles

Gear box sump corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,511 miles

Management Light Is On

Nearside Wing Mirror Is Cracked

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

TPMS Light Is On

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,511 miles

Management Light Is On

Nearside Wing Mirror Is Cracked

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

TPMS Light Is On

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,288 miles

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2015 28,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Damaged

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2014 6,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP06 ROW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP06 ROW, 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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SP06 ROW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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