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G14 SDW

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,356 mi
Last recorded41,356 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 39,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 39,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 37,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 6,791 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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G14 SDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 3,498cc 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 G14 SDW, 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 G14 SDW registered?

G14 SDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is G14 SDW safe to buy?

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