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BL12 NGE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,970 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,970 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Park brake release (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 39,603 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 39,603 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 37,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,923 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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BL12 NGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL12 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

BL12 NGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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