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E1 GKV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,100 mi
Last recorded73,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,100 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 73,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 73,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing and cracking suggest replacement

Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,267 miles

Nearside door mirror has slight crack

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suggest replacement (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,833 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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E1 GKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E1 GKV, 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 E1 GKV registered?

E1 GKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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