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V321 CJG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 CJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,742 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays covered in oil

Fail 25 Oct 2025 104,742 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays covered in oil

Pass 5 Oct 2024 97,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 97,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 97,173 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 84,187 miles

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,308 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,568 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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V321 CJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V321 CJG, 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 V321 CJG registered?

V321 CJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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