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SA12 ABA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ABA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 52,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 23,978 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,964 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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SA12 ABA is a 2013 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 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,983 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 SA12 ABA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA12 ABA registered?

SA12 ABA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is SA12 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 ABA 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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