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HH60 ART

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH60 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front ferrule areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 121,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall 285 30 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front ferrule areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe coming from ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe coming from ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 78,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 21,670 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed in cetre (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 17,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HH60 ART is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HH60 ART, 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 HH60 ART registered?

HH60 ART is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is HH60 ART safe to buy?

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