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M20 FEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,471 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,885 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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M20 FEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M20 FEL, 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 M20 FEL registered?

M20 FEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is M20 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 FEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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