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W20 LCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,892 mi
Last recorded164,892 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 164,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 164,886 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,019 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 133,627 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 118,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Previously welded and fixed. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Previously Welded and fixed. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,263 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut in side wall

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,263 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front small cut in side wall

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,531 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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W20 LCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W20 LCY, 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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W20 LCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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