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MA12 MXY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,012 mi
Last recorded172,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 MXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 172,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 166,324 miles

Nearside Front air suspension dust cover damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front air suspension dust cover damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2024 161,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess bellow dust cover (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess bellow dust cover (5.3.5 (b) (i))

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag dust cover (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag dust cover (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 144,156 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,216 miles

nsr outer brake pad worn low

Fail 5 Mar 2021 135,216 miles

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

nsr outer brake pad worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 130,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,187 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre 2.8mm in centre

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MA12 MXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA12 MXY, 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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MA12 MXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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