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G20 CLS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,231 mi
Last recorded130,231 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 130,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,793 miles

intel light system inop warning light on dash but all lights working

slight leak of oil on undertrays but with undertrays fitted cant tell where leak is from

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,178 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All & brake pad(s) wearing thin front nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & windscreen has multiple stone chips but within limit (5.2.3 (e))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,103 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,663 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,663 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,649 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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G20 CLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G20 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G20 CLS registered?

G20 CLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is G20 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 CLS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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