2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · IIW 305
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 128,559 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2987cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
IIW 305 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 128,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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IIW 305 Mileage History
- 11/10/2022113,641 mi
- 02/10/2023117,335 mi+3,694 mi
- 10/10/2024122,586 mi+5,251 mi
- 15/10/2024122,683 mi+97 mi
- 07/10/2025128,559 mi+5,876 mi
Average of roughly 4,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
IIW 305 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (IIW 305) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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