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VO62 BFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 62,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 48,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 21,181 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 21,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,621 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,454 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,726 miles

Offside Front Inner cut on inside no cords visible

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,332 miles

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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VO62 BFU 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 VO62 BFU, 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 VO62 BFU registered?

VO62 BFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VO62 BFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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