2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · TY53 CLS
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 98,050 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TY53 CLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 98,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TY53 CLS 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 (TY53 CLS) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S and N/S around trailing arm mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
TY53 CLS Mileage History
- 21/02/202492,834 mi
- 22/02/202492,846 mi+12 mi
- 16/10/202494,864 mi+2,018 mi
- 13/10/202598,020 mi+3,156 mi
- 23/10/202598,050 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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