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GX12 NLU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,633 mi
Last recorded77,633 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 77,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 65,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,888 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 47,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,805 miles

offside front tyre has gouges on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GX12 NLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX12 NLU, 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 GX12 NLU registered?

GX12 NLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GX12 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 NLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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