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BG62 VPJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,677 mi
Last recorded43,677 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 43,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,650 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Nearside front tyre wearing low outside central band on both edges and cracking to tread

Offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge and cracking to tread

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,465 miles

Engine running to clean to be able to record any smoke test results

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

N/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2015 19,459 miles

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

Engine running to clean to be able to record any smoke test results

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

N/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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BG62 VPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG62 VPJ, 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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What year was BG62 VPJ registered?

BG62 VPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is BG62 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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