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BF12 SZL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,010 mi
Last recorded215,010 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 215,010 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 204,925 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 204,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 180,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,347 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,431 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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BF12 SZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF12 SZL, 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 BF12 SZL registered?

BF12 SZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BF12 SZL safe to buy?

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