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YP62 APX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 APX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 141,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 128,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three brake pipes visible in wheel arch and behind strut (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 128,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three brake pipes visible in wheel arch and behind strut (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 121,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 121,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,681 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 110,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 106,364 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YP62 APX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YP62 APX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP62 APX registered?

YP62 APX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YP62 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 APX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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