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FJ12 WVN

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,720 mi
Last recorded90,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,720 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,884 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,333 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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FJ12 WVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FJ12 WVN, 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 FJ12 WVN registered?

FJ12 WVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 WVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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