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AJ12 OVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 35,771 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,961 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,881 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,416 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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AJ12 OVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 OVZ, 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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AJ12 OVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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