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LR62 GFG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,903 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,879 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 30,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,612 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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LR62 GFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 LR62 GFG, 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 LR62 GFG registered?

LR62 GFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LR62 GFG safe to buy?

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