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EF12 NNP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 106,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 106,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 101,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,693 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 96,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R door lock is stiff in operation

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,399 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner edges 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 64,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

the n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, not to cords.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,086 miles

small cut in the n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 26 May 2015 32,878 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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EF12 NNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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