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EL12 HAD

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,043 mi
Last recorded14,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 HAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 14,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2025 13,869 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 13,762 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 13,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 13,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 13,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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EL12 HAD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,135 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 EL12 HAD, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL12 HAD registered?

EL12 HAD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is EL12 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 HAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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