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H4 FEM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,143 mi
Last recorded162,143 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 155,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 155,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,785 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

play in offside front inner track rod end joint (limited vision due to covered parts )

split in offside rear tyre ,no cords present at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2022 144,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 136,799 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,563 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 132,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,565 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS HEAVILY WORN RECOMMEND ATTENTION

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,077 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 10 Oct 2015 33,326 miles

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

Both front and rear brake pads over half worn

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)

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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H4 FEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H4 FEM, 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 H4 FEM registered?

H4 FEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is H4 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 FEM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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