MOT Status
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121,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside forwardmost arm bushes deteriorating and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - central back to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - alloy arm inner bushes + forwardmost arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside pipes - central of vehicle back to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside middle alloy arms - subframe side bush deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower covers fitted obscuring view
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper covers fitted obscuring view
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres inner edges worn low
both rear tyres inner edges worn low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre punctured
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SW12 AND, 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 SW12 AND registered?
SW12 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 December 2012.
Is SW12 AND safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 AND shows 39 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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