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YH62 VSE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 125,054 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 23 Nov 2019 125,054 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,217 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,782 miles

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

clean diesel DPF fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,782 miles

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

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

clean diesel DPF fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,681 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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YH62 VSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH62 VSE, 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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YH62 VSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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