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NL12 WBE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,000 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 41,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 25,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING WORN ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 19,861 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,806 miles

Central Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 6,946 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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NL12 WBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL12 WBE, 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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NL12 WBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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