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J25 KSD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 KSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 61,298 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 61,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive behind under shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De Laminated In Centre, Still Readable (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 51,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some leds out (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s/r wing and door damage

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,128 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some leds out (4.5.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r wing and door damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,461 miles

Offside Front inner & outer edged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,864 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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J25 KSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 J25 KSD, 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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J25 KSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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