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EX12 AVE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,239 mi
Last recorded119,239 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 119,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 119,232 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 90,516 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,082 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,652 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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EX12 AVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX12 AVE, 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 EX12 AVE registered?

EX12 AVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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