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V88 JDC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 JDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes slightly worn on both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down smooth around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,972 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 63,218 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2021 54,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,537 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 23,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,476 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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V88 JDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V88 JDC, 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 V88 JDC registered?

V88 JDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is V88 JDC safe to buy?

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