2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · OV12 ABO
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 113,540 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 ABO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 113,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (OV12 ABO) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
OV12 ABO Mileage History
- 27/03/201533,899 mi
- 29/03/201644,535 mi+10,636 mi
- 28/03/201755,958 mi+11,423 mi
- 30/03/201755,996 mi+38 mi
- 29/03/201864,356 mi+8,360 mi
- 29/03/201969,975 mi+5,619 mi
- 23/03/202075,887 mi+5,912 mi
- 26/03/202179,631 mi+3,744 mi
- 29/03/202286,205 mi+6,574 mi
- 29/03/202394,136 mi+7,931 mi
- 28/03/2024101,210 mi+7,074 mi
- 25/03/2025108,432 mi+7,222 mi
- 25/03/2025108,432 mi
- 23/03/2026113,540 mi+5,108 mi
Average of roughly 7,246 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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