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LG12 HGX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,430 mi
Last recorded120,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 120,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,450 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 78,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,666 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,658 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,681 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG12 HGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG12 HGX, 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 LG12 HGX registered?

LG12 HGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LG12 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 HGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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