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BT62 BXR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,590 mi
Last recorded184,590 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 184,590 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes hand brake cable bracket corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 174,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 164,867 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2022 152,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

oil level getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 143,571 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 143,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,821 miles

Nearside Front damp in head lamp

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on the inside edge

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,282 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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BT62 BXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT62 BXR, 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 BT62 BXR registered?

BT62 BXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is BT62 BXR safe to buy?

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