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L66 FEM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 153,091 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 153,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 153,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened ride height sensor linkage broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2024 134,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Inner Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Inner Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing Full Inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2023 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 102,500 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 101,475 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,104 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnetcatch handle insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 29,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L66 FEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L66 FEM, 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 L66 FEM registered?

L66 FEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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