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BF62 LXR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,010 mi
Last recorded133,010 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,115 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 128,045 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken in both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,430 miles

front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside side repeater has leds not working

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,293 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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BF62 LXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF62 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 LXR registered?

BF62 LXR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BF62 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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