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EF12 ODB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

slight corrosion to brake pipes above rear subframe

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,283 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside/greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside/greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 70,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake pipes running above rear axle slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes running alongside fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,540 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to come off (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,226 miles

Nearside 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 29 Jul 2021 40,936 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 65,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,506 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 32,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,924 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 28,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,824 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 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

EF12 ODB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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