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LC62 BZB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,958 mi
Last recorded104,958 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 BZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,958 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 104,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (above driveshaft) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,787 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall as marked...255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,812 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,640 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,500 miles

BODY STABILISER BAR FOULING LOWER SUSPENSION ARM N/S/R

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low inner tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,030 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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LC62 BZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC62 BZB, 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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LC62 BZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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