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HG12 FKN

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 FKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,260 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 76,260 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,081 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre has damaged outer sidewall

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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HG12 FKN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG12 FKN, 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 HG12 FKN registered?

HG12 FKN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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