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LH62 ALU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 49,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,301 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 46,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,774 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 19,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 11,760 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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LH62 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH62 ALU, 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 LH62 ALU registered?

LH62 ALU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is LH62 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH62 ALU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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