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G8 FBL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,695 mi
Last recorded119,695 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2022 107,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2021 88,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,763 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 80,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,903 miles

nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,443 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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G8 FBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G8 FBL, 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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G8 FBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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