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G18 SOH

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,723 mi
Last recorded114,723 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 114,723 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 114,702 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 111,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 107,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 84,261 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 60,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 33,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 10,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 4,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 1,696 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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G18 SOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G18 SOH, 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 G18 SOH registered?

G18 SOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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