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SC07 TLF

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC07 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 113,944 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 113,944 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 101,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 86,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 70,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,658 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,658 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 37,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 10,109 miles

covers fitted stopping full examination

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,691 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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SC07 TLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC07 TLF, 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 SC07 TLF registered?

SC07 TLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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