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Y222 LJM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

156,581 mi
Last recorded156,581 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 LJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,169 miles

under - trays & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2025 152,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 70,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,301 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 143,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture N/S and O/S - All pipes very heavily corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,481 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 42,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,031 miles

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre wall

Pass 17 Mar 2018 117,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just reached required limits

Fail 17 Mar 2018 117,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just reached required limits

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,947 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,218 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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Y222 LJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 Y222 LJM, 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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Y222 LJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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