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SP12 NHZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 NHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 158,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 146,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,653 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,072 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 83,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,904 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 NHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP12 NHZ, 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

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What year was SP12 NHZ registered?

SP12 NHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is SP12 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 NHZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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