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X12 SEC

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 109,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 109,360 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 95,448 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,711 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,701 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,758 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 67,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,527 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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X12 SEC is a 2015 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 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 X12 SEC, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X12 SEC registered?

X12 SEC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 October 2015.

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