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VE62 LYR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,063 mi
Last recorded129,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,063 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,172 miles

Emissions reading 0.00.

Front Discs, Inner Face Worn, Pads 3mm.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,827 miles

Emissions; 0.00k/m.

Nearside rear seat belt, slight fray on edge.

Small chip in windscreen, not in driver's view.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,029 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,514 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Inner edge worn smooth 2553519yxl contisportcontact mo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has worn smooth 2853019yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has worn smooth and is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 37,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,757 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre wall but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,446 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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VE62 LYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 VE62 LYR, 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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VE62 LYR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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