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EJ12 FFA

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 116,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,191 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 113,149 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged BULDGE ON IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 85,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,508 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 68,401 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Ratchet/release lever fuulty (1.1.6 (f))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,119 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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EJ12 FFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ12 FFA, 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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EJ12 FFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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