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GF62 VTY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,030 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 75,604 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 71,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,608 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split in several places, cords not visible, on 3.5mm. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,421 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 53,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,154 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,342 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn worse on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,568 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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GF62 VTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF62 VTY, 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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GF62 VTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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