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AJ62 TNK

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,324 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak under engine cover

Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak under engine cover

Pass 27 Feb 2021 60,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,537 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2019 32,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 16,142 miles

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

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 TNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ62 TNK, 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 AJ62 TNK registered?

AJ62 TNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AJ62 TNK safe to buy?

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