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A12 KMX

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

27,263 mi
Last recorded27,263 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 24,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,577 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 17,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,831 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 63,826 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 15,431 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

To clean to register emissions.

Pass 3 May 2018 14,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 11,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 10,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,864 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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A12 KMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 65,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 KMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 KMX registered?

A12 KMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is A12 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KMX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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