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VN62 GWV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,366 mi
Last recorded164,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 GWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 162,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2025 137,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2025 137,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,092 miles

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 13 Jul 2019 79,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 67,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,231 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,206 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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VN62 GWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN62 GWV, 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 VN62 GWV registered?

VN62 GWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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