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LD12 YCH

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters perished

Fail 27 Jun 2024 77,330 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,756 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 73,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 73,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,745 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,745 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,008 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,008 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 49,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,455 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,990 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 YCH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

LD12 YCH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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