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GF12 YZL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,741 mi
Last recorded86,741 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 86,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 86,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not black characters on white back ground. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not black characters on yellow back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 86,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 May 2022 80,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 43,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,442 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut on outer sidewall not down to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,540 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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GF12 YZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF12 YZL, 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 GF12 YZL registered?

GF12 YZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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