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BL12 HVG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,416 mi
Last recorded129,416 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner bead has large welding repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 129,393 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner bead has large welding repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 112,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 88,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 79,269 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,703 miles

Offside Rear cant check o/s rear seat belt baby seat

Fail 15 Nov 2017 54,685 miles

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

Offside Rear cant check o/s rear seat belt baby seat

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,207 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner and outer tread

Offside Rear tyre just within limit///nailed

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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BL12 HVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL12 HVG, 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 BL12 HVG registered?

BL12 HVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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