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OU12 YLV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,965 mi
Last recorded131,965 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 131,965 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 113,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,591 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,361 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

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 YLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OU12 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

OU12 YLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for OU12 YLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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