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WJ62 BDE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,466 mi
Last recorded113,466 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 113,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension gaiters torn and split

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,219 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2025 106,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,971 miles

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

gaiters torn on both front suspension units

Fail 5 Aug 2024 97,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

gaiters torn on both front suspension units

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,596 miles

gaiters torn on front suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,294 miles

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

gaiters torn on front suspension

near side reverse lamp faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,738 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))

gaiters torn on both front suspension units

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,949 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,486 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear metal lines

Small chips in both windscreen zones

Fail 14 Nov 2016 37,486 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear metal lines

Small chips in both windscreen zones

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,692 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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WJ62 BDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 WJ62 BDE, 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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WJ62 BDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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