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BF12 VGT

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,864 mi
Last recorded178,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2024 178,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 150,738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,488 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 VGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BF12 VGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BF12 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VGT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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