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GK62 YYL

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 77,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,841 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,428 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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GK62 YYL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK62 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK62 YYL registered?

GK62 YYL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GK62 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK62 YYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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