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RJ57 MOR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 126,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 126,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,764 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 97,735 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 97,733 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 85,549 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake only just made requirements

Fail 16 May 2019 85,549 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake only just made requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,119 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,802 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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RJ57 MOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ57 MOR, 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 RJ57 MOR registered?

RJ57 MOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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