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LV03 XXO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,016 mi
Last recorded220,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 220,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 186,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 155,703 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 137,509 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions levels too clean to register

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner edges/shoulders wearing (2553519) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner edge/tread area 3mm (2853019) (4.1.E.1)

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engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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LV03 XXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV03 XXO, 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 LV03 XXO registered?

LV03 XXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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