2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS3.0L DIESEL
This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS is a DIESEL vehicle with a 2987cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 106,328.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2987cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (V60 EAB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2022 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Our Verdict
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS diesel is a reasonable used purchase for a buyer who is comfortable with an older executive car, but approach with measured caution due to a past MOT failure. The recent clean MOT history and modest annual mileage are reassuring, though the 2022 failure shows some age-related wear was present.
Negotiate on the basis of the vehicle's age and the 2022 failure history; although it passed the same day, corroded brake pipes indicate the underside has seen some neglect that may recur. For this model, check for general Mercedes diesel issues such as AdBlue system faults on later cars and suspension wear, though no model aggregate data is available to confirm specific CLS patterns.
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