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LM12 EWW

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 167,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 159,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 141,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,760 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 111,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LM12 EWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM12 EWW, 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 LM12 EWW registered?

LM12 EWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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