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FT61 UPC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,437 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

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))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 124,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,639 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable insecure but supported

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

Offside Front inner rack end

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

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Aug 2023 110,593 miles

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

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable insecure but supported

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

Offside Front inner rack end

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

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jun 2023 110,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,670 miles

brake pipes painted/sealed (all)

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside shoulder JUST PASSING strongly suggest having this replaced (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside shoulder JUST PASSES strongly suggest having this replaced asap (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease and plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT61 UPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT61 UPC, 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 FT61 UPC registered?

FT61 UPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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