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V6 VUV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,424 mi
Last recorded135,424 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 129,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 129,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 121,681 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,407 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,028 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,058 miles

Nearside Front bald on inside egde close to last layer of rubber

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,607 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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V6 VUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V6 VUV, 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 V6 VUV registered?

V6 VUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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