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MV12 DFE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 97,550 miles

Front ROTATIONAL AND NON ROTATIONAL TYRE ON SAME AXLE

Front UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION OF FRONT ARMS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 97,540 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front ROTATIONAL AND NON ROTATIONAL TYRE ON SAME AXLE

Front UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION OF FRONT ARMS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 97,528 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,559 miles

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,559 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,992 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 4 Feb 2022 81,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,427 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,563 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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MV12 DFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV12 DFE, 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 MV12 DFE registered?

MV12 DFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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