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X55 GDM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,143 mi
Last recorded83,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,735 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 74,735 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,462 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 36,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from drivers view ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,209 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

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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X55 GDM 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 76.9%.

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 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 X55 GDM, 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 X55 GDM registered?

X55 GDM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is X55 GDM safe to buy?

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