2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · ND12 LFZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 156,514 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 LFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 156,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ND12 LFZ 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 (ND12 LFZ) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ND12 LFZ Mileage History
- 09/11/2022137,031 mi
- 12/04/2023139,669 mi+2,638 mi
- 12/04/2023139,669 mi
- 23/02/2024239,762 km
- 19/02/2025156,514 mi
Average of roughly 8,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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