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LD12 XAT

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 118,379 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 107,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,385 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,852 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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LD12 XAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD12 XAT, 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 LD12 XAT registered?

LD12 XAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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