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MA62 GFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,485 mi
Last recorded136,485 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 GFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 122,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes have slight fluctuation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes have slight fluctuation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside And Offside Rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre Slight Cut Outer Wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside And Offside Rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre Slight Cut Outer Wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,224 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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MA62 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA62 GFZ, 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 MA62 GFZ registered?

MA62 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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