2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · W12 EGJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 139,290 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W12 EGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 139,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W12 EGJ 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 (W12 EGJ) between November 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
W12 EGJ Mileage History
- 28/11/2024128,290 mi
- 30/11/2024128,298 mi+8 mi
- 07/05/2025132,669 mi+4,371 mi
- 06/05/2026139,290 mi+6,621 mi
- 06/05/2026139,290 mi
Average of roughly 7,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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