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SO12 WNC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,335 mi
Last recorded80,335 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,335 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 80,335 miles

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

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

Rear Brake insecure n/s and o/s rear brake back plates corroded and starting to detach (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 80,004 miles

nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge of tread

offside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,078 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,348 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at nearside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at nearside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and almost at cords at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,340 miles

front tyres worn at inner edge of tread

Fail 15 Jul 2022 64,337 miles

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

front tyres worn at inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 58,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,943 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,943 miles

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,201 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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SO12 WNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO12 WNC, 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 SO12 WNC registered?

SO12 WNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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