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GL12 HXB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,478 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,933 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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GL12 HXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL12 HXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 HXB registered?

GL12 HXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is GL12 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 HXB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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