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LV62 OTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,510 mi
Last recorded263,510 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 263,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 259,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road Wheel Buckled

Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 220,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,483 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,462 miles

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,946 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,475 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LV62 OTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 LV62 OTJ, 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 LV62 OTJ registered?

LV62 OTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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