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A3 DMD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,281 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 91,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A3 DMD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A3 DMD, 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 A3 DMD registered?

A3 DMD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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