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K12 CVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,786 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,781 miles

Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside rear / corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,656 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to offside front tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 60,656 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to offside front tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2017 51,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre tread is cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre tread is cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,318 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 35,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,239 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 23,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,662 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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K12 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 K12 CVM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K12 CVM registered?

K12 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for K12 CVM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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