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JA53 FAX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,182 mi
Last recorded86,182 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 FAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,702 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front inner and outer treads cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,692 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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JA53 FAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JA53 FAX, 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 JA53 FAX registered?

JA53 FAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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