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DE12 VPR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 96,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,864 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE12 VPR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc 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 DE12 VPR, 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 DE12 VPR registered?

DE12 VPR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DE12 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VPR 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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