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DF62 FEX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 73,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 73,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sensor to left of front number plate insecure.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 46,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sensor to left of front number plate insecure.

TPMS light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cornering light fault on dash - but light working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,945 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,910 miles

Both front disc is lipped

Both front inner pad is 85% worn

Both rear pads are 90% worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,982 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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DF62 FEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF62 FEX, 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 DF62 FEX registered?

DF62 FEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is DF62 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 FEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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