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BG62 XZF

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 XZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and excessive damage sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and damage sidewall

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread.No cords exposed at time of test. Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall.Numerous cuts on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,488 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs scored and uneven slight

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall .small cuts

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,164 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.03 1/m

Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.03 1/m

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,228 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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BG62 XZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BG62 XZF, 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 XZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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