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EJ12 LSE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,100 mi
Last recorded176,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 176,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge is worn to max 1.6mm limit advise renew tyre a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 120,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 104,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 91,268 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 91,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,334 miles

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,376 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm

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 LSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 EJ12 LSE, 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 EJ12 LSE registered?

EJ12 LSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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