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BG62 VPO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,087 mi
Last recorded203,087 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 203,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & inner pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic covers / undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 9 Sep 2024 196,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 196,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 189,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 182,570 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 182,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy arm , Most front , Ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Alloy arm , Most front , Ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 174,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 160,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 142,302 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 142,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2018 134,522 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2017 121,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has smooth band worn on inner edge of tread circumference

Rear Brake pads worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,269 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Rear brake pads worn to 4mm.

Steering lock does not operate with key removed.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 108,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Rear brake pads worn to 4mm.

Steering lock does not operate with key removed.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,084 miles

emission too clean

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 VPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPO, 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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BG62 VPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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