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SH12 JAK

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 JAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,502 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,885 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 76,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex over axle to side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex over axle to side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,392 miles

ALL brake discs showing wear and corrosion to varying degrees

Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL brake discs showing wear and corrosion to varying degrees

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

n/s/f tyre showing wear to edges of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 45,908 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,134 miles

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

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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SH12 JAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH12 JAK, 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 SH12 JAK registered?

SH12 JAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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