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SD12 DZO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 73,021 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,888 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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SD12 DZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SD12 DZO, 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 SD12 DZO registered?

SD12 DZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is SD12 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 DZO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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