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FG12 PCV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 113,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame holed and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2018 76,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,345 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,310 miles

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

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

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

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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FG12 PCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG12 PCV, 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 FG12 PCV registered?

FG12 PCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FG12 PCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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