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HD12 ODS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 91,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,364 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,937 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 64,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,411 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 55,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor but axle total is adequate

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,685 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,927 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HD12 ODS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HD12 ODS, 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 HD12 ODS registered?

HD12 ODS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HD12 ODS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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