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SV12 OYP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,892 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,448 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2023 74,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,576 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 Oct 2022 69,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,082 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Parking brake efficiency values only just met, may require adjustment.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,020 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,045 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 25 Oct 2018 49,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,073 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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SV12 OYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV12 OYP, 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 SV12 OYP registered?

SV12 OYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SV12 OYP safe to buy?

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