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CY12 WYB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,858 mi
Last recorded119,858 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 WYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,769 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe connection to pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,480 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left/right keep an eye (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Cut in outer sidewall of tyre. No cords in view.

Restricted view of underside due to plastic covers.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,326 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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CY12 WYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 CY12 WYB, 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 CY12 WYB registered?

CY12 WYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for CY12 WYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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