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EF12 NNL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,600 mi
Last recorded34,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 34,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,481 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 21,481 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 17,782 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 17,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke seen on emmisions test

Fail 4 Jun 2015 15,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke seen on emmisions test

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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EF12 NNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF12 NNL, 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 EF12 NNL registered?

EF12 NNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EF12 NNL safe to buy?

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