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V7 ETA

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,576 mi
Last recorded114,576 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 114,576 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 May 2026 114,574 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 May 2025 109,861 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 May 2025 109,852 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 May 2024 104,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 100,232 miles

Engine undertray damaged but secure

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 100,231 miles

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

Engine undertray damaged but secure

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 93,482 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2021 87,975 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full spection

Pass 22 May 2020 80,761 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,911 miles

Extensive undertrays not allowing full inspection

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,436 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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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V7 ETA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V7 ETA, 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 V7 ETA registered?

V7 ETA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is V7 ETA safe to buy?

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