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LN12 RHO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 129,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2024 119,934 miles

front anti roll bar , drop link bushes split .

front brakes discs worn

near side front tyre side wall damaged / worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre tread worn just off wear bar indicators

oil leak evident

rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

vehicle diagnostically checked code cleared , dpf soot content high. if reilliumiation of engine mill lamp occurs , seek service advice within 30 days .

Fail 25 Aug 2024 119,934 miles

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

front anti roll bar , drop link bushes split .

front brakes discs worn

near side front tyre side wall damaged / worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre tread worn just off wear bar indicators

oil leak evident

rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

vehicle diagnostically checked code cleared , dpf soot content high. if reilliumiation of engine mill lamp occurs , seek service advice within 30 days .

Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,976 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 97,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 88,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 83,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,289 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,836 miles

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre running off edges (4.1.E.1)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,343 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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LN12 RHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHO, 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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LN12 RHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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