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LY12 YUG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 111,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,057 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 91,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 84,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,704 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,562 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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LY12 YUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY12 YUG, 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 LY12 YUG registered?

LY12 YUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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