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BF12 VGE

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,855 mi
Last recorded125,855 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,717 miles

Central Rear slight splits in rear prop coupling

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running lamp cracked

Offside Front osf wheel has been welded in two places

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Slight splits in rear prop coupling

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has been welded in 2 places

Offside Front day time running lamp cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2024 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Slight splits in rear prop coupling

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has been welded in 2 places

Offside Front day time running lamp cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2024 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only lever wont lock (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

Offside Front road wheel inner rim welded in 2 positions

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,293 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,927 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 61,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,231 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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BF12 VGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VGE, 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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BF12 VGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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