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GXZ 8512

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,756 mi
Last recorded124,756 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 8512
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,756 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 124,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,159 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,606 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 95,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,996 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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GXZ 8512 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GXZ 8512, 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 GXZ 8512 registered?

GXZ 8512 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GXZ 8512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXZ 8512 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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