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PA55 BLO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 BLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,337 miles

NSR and OSR lower arms fitted with covers unable to inspect

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 73,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 69,317 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has damage to outer sidewall,not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

some led's not working in high level brake light

Fail 27 Nov 2023 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has damage to outer sidewall,not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

some led's not working in high level brake light

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,188 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2022 60,181 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,772 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2021 43,722 miles

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,333 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,539 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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PA55 BLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PA55 BLO, 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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PA55 BLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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