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DSU 153

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,212 mi
Last recorded42,212 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 153
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 32,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 31,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 26,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 19,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 10,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58 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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DSU 153 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DSU 153, 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 DSU 153 registered?

DSU 153 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DSU 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 153 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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