2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · GV12 PRZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 127,111 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GV12 PRZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 127,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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GV12 PRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (GV12 PRZ) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GV12 PRZ Mileage History
- 29/11/2021102,729 mi
- 22/11/2022113,261 mi+10,532 mi
- 22/02/2024127,111 mi+13,850 mi
Average of roughly 10,924 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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