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LS62 ZMU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,605 mi
Last recorded160,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 ZMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,605 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,972 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 149,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2021 134,850 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 134,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,423 miles

o/s/rear and n/s/front rim protecter poorly fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,143 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 111,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,102 miles

Front Lower Both Main lower arm ball joints have minor play

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall as minor split

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

Offside Rear Inner Alloy wheel has damage/scuffing on entire inner rim

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,728 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,682 miles

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

Wipers smearing windscreen

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,294 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,120 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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LS62 ZMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS62 ZMU, 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 LS62 ZMU registered?

LS62 ZMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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