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Y4 SKG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 SKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,920 miles

Front Both wiper blades insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 143,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Both wiper blades insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under tray fitted Not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,674 miles

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

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,674 miles

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

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

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,882 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Jul 2018 70,967 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front has cut around the inner tread shoulder but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,812 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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Y4 SKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y4 SKG, 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 Y4 SKG registered?

Y4 SKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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