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LS12 GWU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,206 mi
Last recorded44,206 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,206 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 40,575 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 40,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,544 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,576 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged

advise both front tyres , wearing unevenly and perishing

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,139 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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LS12 GWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS12 GWU, 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 LS12 GWU registered?

LS12 GWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LS12 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 GWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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