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WJ12 GKO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,167 mi
Last recorded119,167 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 111,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,166 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 19 Feb 2018 63,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 31,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WJ12 GKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ12 GKO, 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 WJ12 GKO registered?

WJ12 GKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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