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R3 EWO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,612 mi
Last recorded40,612 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 32,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,900 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 7,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 7,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 6,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 6,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,035 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 3,843 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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R3 EWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R3 EWO, 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 R3 EWO registered?

R3 EWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is R3 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 EWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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