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DU62 AWM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,356 mi
Last recorded113,356 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 113,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes corroded at flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes corroded at flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam. ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,803 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 63,803 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 57,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,039 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,243 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,463 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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DU62 AWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU62 AWM, 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 DU62 AWM registered?

DU62 AWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DU62 AWM safe to buy?

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