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V15 JDB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 JDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,163 miles

Front 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,277 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,388 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 51,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 47,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault EBD malfunction inc/ abs (3.4.1c)

EML light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,810 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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V15 JDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V15 JDB, 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 V15 JDB registered?

V15 JDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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