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YT12 LNX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,128 miles

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 7 Mar 2017 62,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake noise offside rear

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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YT12 LNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT12 LNX, 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 YT12 LNX registered?

YT12 LNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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