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Y23 GJM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 122,147 miles

Covers obscuring testable areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,792 miles

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover/under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,172 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,748 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 55,611 miles

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

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

under trays/engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,245 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,245 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,367 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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Y23 GJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y23 GJM, 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 Y23 GJM registered?

Y23 GJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is Y23 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 GJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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