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EN61 MLX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,791 mi
Last recorded81,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 56,695 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,272 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 46,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 35,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,497 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has welding repairs to it.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 33,705 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front alloy wheel has welding repairs to it.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,664 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,129 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,129 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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EN61 MLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN61 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN61 MLX?

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What year was EN61 MLX registered?

EN61 MLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is EN61 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 MLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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