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WP61 HJZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 67,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 56,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

lower covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,240 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,888 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,021 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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WP61 HJZ 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 WP61 HJZ, 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 WP61 HJZ registered?

WP61 HJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for WP61 HJZ 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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