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DC62 AFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC62 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 75,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 69,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,042 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 45,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,587 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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DC62 AFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DC62 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC62 AFU registered?

DC62 AFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DC62 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC62 AFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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