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BF12 YYV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,526 mi
Last recorded121,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,526 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 182,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,808 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 70,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main front to rear Brake pipes corroded by side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2018 33,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,747 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 YYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

BF12 YYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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