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XX02 TED

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 TED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inside edges, no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inside edges, no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,927 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 97,925 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, osf, nsr and osr brake pipes corroded on edges (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,403 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/F & O/S/F ends at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R & O/S/R ends at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/F & O/S/F ends at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R & O/S/R ends at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 70,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 37,627 miles

advise all brakes discs are corroding

advise both front tyres are perishing

advise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,210 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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XX02 TED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XX02 TED, 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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XX02 TED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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