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LA12 UZD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 UZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,422 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 82,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,053 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 74,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,464 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,355 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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LA12 UZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LA12 UZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA12 UZD registered?

LA12 UZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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