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B24 BAR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests41 (30 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.2%

Mileage

164,378 mi
Last recorded164,378 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

30 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 164,378 miles

Engine bay covers fitted Engine under guard fitted Sill covers fitted both sides

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,260 miles

vehicle in good order engine bay top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2025 159,536 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 159,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,743 miles

engine covers fitted, engine bay under covers fitted, under floor covers fitted, vehicle in good condition

Pass 9 May 2024 156,306 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 156,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 75,593 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 151,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,537 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 72,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel - engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 146,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 71,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 142,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 70,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,289 miles

Both front tyres are heavily perished and cracked

Front brake discs are lipped and worn (inside edge)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,845 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,795 miles

front tyres have cracks no cords exposed

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,313 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,681 miles

O/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,788 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,155 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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B24 BAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.2%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 65,750 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B24 BAR, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B24 BAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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