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EO12 OYC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 135,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 110,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,575 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,992 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,380 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,820 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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EO12 OYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO12 OYC, 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 EO12 OYC registered?

EO12 OYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EO12 OYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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