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JAS 54L

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 54L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 54,243 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,999 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 42,272 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 42,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,058 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 9,099 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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JAS 54L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JAS 54L, 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 JAS 54L registered?

JAS 54L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is JAS 54L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 54L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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