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E12 ULA

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 134,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 81,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 67,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake leaver damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 48,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 8 Jul 2017 72,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,670 miles

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)

digs on side wall on n/s front tyre

side wall dug on o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,997 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,147 miles

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

Unable to check condition of front brake pads

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,545 miles

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

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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E12 ULA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,986 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 E12 ULA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E12 ULA registered?

E12 ULA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is E12 ULA safe to buy?

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