CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR12 OFD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,558 mi
Last recorded115,558 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 OFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 115,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 109,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,895 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,136 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged but not to cords

Fail 16 Sep 2017 64,136 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged but not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,035 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR12 OFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LR12 OFD, 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 LR12 OFD?

You can check the full history of LR12 OFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR12 OFD registered?

LR12 OFD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LR12 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 OFD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR12 OFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR12 OFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.