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UFU 528

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,078 mi
Last recorded106,078 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFU 528
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 98,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,940 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 83,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,362 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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UFU 528 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 UFU 528, 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 UFU 528 registered?

UFU 528 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is UFU 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFU 528 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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