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AO62 UHW

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,955 mi
Last recorded164,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 164,955 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 164,669 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 146,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have splits on inner sidewall 255/35/19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,335 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 116,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 100,089 miles

Both front tyres wearing low from inner edge

Pass 17 May 2021 85,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge and have damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 69,868 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge and have damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 54,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,080 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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AO62 UHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO62 UHW, 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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AO62 UHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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