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ST53 TJS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 TJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 128,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 128,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

undertrays loose

Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,281 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 110,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,248 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently release handle missing cable can be caught accidentally (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel tank heat shield insecure fouling on prop shaft

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside park brake cable bracket insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2023 94,083 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 77,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached hub to shocker bolt insecure/loses (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,101 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 59,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,411 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 55,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 23,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,384 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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ST53 TJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST53 TJS, 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 ST53 TJS registered?

ST53 TJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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