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LD12 TXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 TXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 102,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 93,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 93,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,293 miles

Parking Brake Travel Close To Limits

Fail 5 Aug 2022 89,293 miles

Parking Brake Travel Close To Limits

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,428 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,965 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,287 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,731 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

emissions too clean to have a reading

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,109 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre has damaged outer sidewall

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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LD12 TXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD12 TXP, 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 LD12 TXP registered?

LD12 TXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LD12 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 TXP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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