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GV12 PRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 78,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 78,331 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,578 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285-30-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 57,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,845 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,843 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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GV12 PRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GV12 PRZ, 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 GV12 PRZ registered?

GV12 PRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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