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FY12 AEM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,458 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 95,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 85,625 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,353 miles

Both front tyres low tread

Both front wheel bearings have very slight play

Nearside Rear has small bulges on the sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,818 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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FY12 AEM 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 FY12 AEM, 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 FY12 AEM registered?

FY12 AEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FY12 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 AEM 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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