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AF12 HLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 161,650 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 161,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 153,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 143,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and bottom cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and bottom cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs lipped and worn pads ok

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate peeling

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,973 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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AF12 HLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF12 HLZ, 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 AF12 HLZ registered?

AF12 HLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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