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LN12 OFT

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,589 mi
Last recorded62,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 62,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2024 58,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,021 miles

engine cover under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 58,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine cover under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,865 miles

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,948 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,138 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,156 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner treads.

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

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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LN12 OFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN12 OFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN12 OFT?

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What year was LN12 OFT registered?

LN12 OFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LN12 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 OFT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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