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FX12 ZZW

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,698 mi
Last recorded154,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 154,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 148,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,774 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,492 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 131,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,590 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 82,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2017 76,513 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 70,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 52,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,827 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

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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FX12 ZZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX12 ZZW, 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 FX12 ZZW registered?

FX12 ZZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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