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EA12 RYB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,531 mi
Last recorded57,531 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 57,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 49,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,078 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,272 miles

Bonnet Pull Lever Broken

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,669 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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EA12 RYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EA12 RYB, 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 EA12 RYB registered?

EA12 RYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EA12 RYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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