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S5 MVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,557 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,861 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 43,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,833 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,718 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,652 miles

both front tyre's worn slightly on the inner edge's

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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S5 MVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 S5 MVJ, 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 S5 MVJ registered?

S5 MVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is S5 MVJ safe to buy?

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