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GY12 UCS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 137,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,095 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,488 miles

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 108,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 79,939 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 55,177 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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GY12 UCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GY12 UCS, 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 GY12 UCS registered?

GY12 UCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GY12 UCS safe to buy?

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