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OU12 YLH

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,032 mi
Last recorded198,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 198,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2024 180,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 160,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 143,747 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 143,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 133,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 133,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 152,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,467 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,322 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OU12 YLH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU12 YLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU12 YLH registered?

OU12 YLH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OU12 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 YLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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