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HS 8000

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS 8000
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,217 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 81,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,811 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,795 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,883 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,395 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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HS 8000 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HS 8000, 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 HS 8000 registered?

HS 8000 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is HS 8000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS 8000 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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