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OO05 PFL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 PFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 125,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,309 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 107,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,929 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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OO05 PFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OO05 PFL, 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 OO05 PFL registered?

OO05 PFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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