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SB12 LJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,625 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,545 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,949 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,088 miles

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

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

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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SB12 LJZ 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 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 SB12 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB12 LJZ registered?

SB12 LJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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