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AK12 AVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,531 miles

Both front and the rear section of the o/s front to rear brake pipes are all corroded

The rear section of the n/s front to rear brake pipe looks quite badly corroded above the rear subframe and should be changed soon

Pass 3 Jun 2025 58,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 52,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 52,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,290 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 46,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm , very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm , very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 41,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,511 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,977 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 29,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall + wearing edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn/tearing tread edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,397 miles

All tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,290 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,695 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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AK12 AVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 AVU, 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 AK12 AVU registered?

AK12 AVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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