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G4 DLK

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,911 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 35,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,766 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 28,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 14,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 11,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 7,669 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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G4 DLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G4 DLK, 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 G4 DLK registered?

G4 DLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for G4 DLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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