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LA12 UDS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,132 mi
Last recorded227,132 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 227,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 227,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 213,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tracking/Braking Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large Cut/Damage to Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft Boot/Joint Starting to Leak Grease

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tracking/Braking Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Tracking/Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 193,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 176,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 160,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,083 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LA12 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LA12 UDS, 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 LA12 UDS registered?

LA12 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LA12 UDS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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