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C4 XTC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,466 mi
Last recorded27,466 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,289 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 26,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 24,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 20,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,366 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 13,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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C4 XTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C4 XTC, 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 C4 XTC registered?

C4 XTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is C4 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 XTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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