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ML12 DYD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2025 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2024 83,702 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 83,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Banana Shaped Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 70,475 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,793 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 64,366 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 60,979 miles

Under Guards Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 15 May 2018 56,961 miles

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

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

under guards fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2017 52,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 45,900 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,590 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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ML12 DYD 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 73.3%.

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 ML12 DYD, 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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ML12 DYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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