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EO61 VXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,074 mi
Last recorded114,074 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 114,074 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 114,074 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,986 miles

Nearside Front rim has welding repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

near side air bag turned off

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,870 miles

rear pads worn

damage to nearside mirror glass

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak but not excessive on under tray

passenger airbag turned off

pressed number plates fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 90,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

damage to nearside mirror glass

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak but not excessive on under tray

passenger airbag turned off

pressed number plates fitted

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,779 miles

damage to nearside front mirror

passanger air bag deactivated

pressed number plates fitted

signs of oil leak under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2018 88,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside front mirror

passanger air bag deactivated

pressed number plates fitted

signs of oil leak under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,346 miles

damage to nearside front mirror glass

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,657 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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EO61 VXJ 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 76.9%.

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 EO61 VXJ, 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

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What year was EO61 VXJ registered?

EO61 VXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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The MOT history for EO61 VXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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