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OV12 HTY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,115 mi
Last recorded146,115 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 146,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 137,108 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,990 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,749 miles

child seat fitted offside rear unable to check seat belt

Pass 6 May 2016 46,829 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to measure

Fail 6 May 2016 46,829 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to measure

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV12 HTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV12 HTY, 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 OV12 HTY registered?

OV12 HTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is OV12 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 HTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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