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BL61 NCA

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 124,418 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 100,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,804 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 81,951 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,048 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,764 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 57,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,704 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (step tyre)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,906 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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BL61 NCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL61 NCA, 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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BL61 NCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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