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SP12 MZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Gold Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,101 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 119,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 119,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess bellow cover damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,007 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 14,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Binds on (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,675 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 53,675 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,073 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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SP12 MZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Gold with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP12 MZZ, 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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SP12 MZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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