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AO12 FER

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 118,943 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,575 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 3 Mar 2021 87,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,805 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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AO12 FER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 FER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 FER registered?

AO12 FER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is AO12 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FER shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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