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SO61 ODF

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,746 mi
Last recorded65,746 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 65,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 55,745 miles

NSR bumper and tailpipe trim damaged

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 29 May 2023 55,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NSR bumper and tailpipe trim damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 38,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,536 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

nearside and offside tyre valve stem slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2019 34,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre has small cut to sidewall

nearside and offside tyre valve stem slightly perished

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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SO61 ODF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SO61 ODF, 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

How do I check the history of SO61 ODF?

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What year was SO61 ODF registered?

SO61 ODF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SO61 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 ODF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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