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DJ61 ARA

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ61 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2026 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,232 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure.

Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,405 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,536 miles

Fuel smell in engine bay, suspect residue from fuel filter replacement.

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,524 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,863 miles

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 26 Oct 2017 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3/4 m,m (4.1.E.1)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,890 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,652 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts / damage in tread but not reached cords

trays & covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has cuts / damage in tread but not reached cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

trays & covers fitted

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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DJ61 ARA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc 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 DJ61 ARA, 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 DJ61 ARA registered?

DJ61 ARA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is DJ61 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ61 ARA 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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