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L24 ARD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,794 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,987 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,915 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,845 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r wheels cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,845 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r wheels cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,841 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 20,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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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L24 ARD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L24 ARD, 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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L24 ARD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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