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AJ62 DMO

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 140,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,737 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2020 118,510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2020 118,495 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded at rear front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,894 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,784 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & cracking in tread area.

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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AJ62 DMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ62 DMO, 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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AJ62 DMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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