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P66 SSM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,256 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,202 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 41,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,089 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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P66 SSM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P66 SSM, 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 P66 SSM registered?

P66 SSM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is P66 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 SSM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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