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W8 LTH

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 LTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 56,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,586 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,702 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,412 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,693 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,673 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,295 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,719 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 24,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,643 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 19,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W8 LTH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W8 LTH, 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 W8 LTH registered?

W8 LTH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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