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CL55 BUS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 BUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,226 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 83,226 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 68,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,225 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tread surface . ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,411 miles

Engine management symbol illuminated .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,911 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,084 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CL55 BUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CL55 BUS, 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 CL55 BUS registered?

CL55 BUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is CL55 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL55 BUS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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