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HV12 LRE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 128,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,940 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,231 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm inner bush area mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail too close to edge 245/40/18 ()

Offside Front Lower Bonnet catch handle slightly loose, but still fully functional

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS light on

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,447 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 86,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge & has splits in inner sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,654 miles

Hand brake release handle is partly broken

Offside Reverse light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2018 68,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Hand brake release handle is partly broken

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,523 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV12 LRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV12 LRE, 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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HV12 LRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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