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L12 BVB

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,408 mi
Last recorded69,408 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 69,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 60,476 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 60,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 38,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 31,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,494 miles

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

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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L12 BVB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,135 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 L12 BVB, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L12 BVB registered?

L12 BVB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 September 2017.

Is L12 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 BVB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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