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K13 UKS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,819 mi
Last recorded48,819 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 UKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 48,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 43,202 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre has big long cuts in the sidewall and is starting to wear on the inner tread

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

small stone chip in the front screen

Fail 16 Oct 2019 35,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has big long cuts in the sidewall and is starting to wear on the inner tread

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

small stone chip in the front screen

Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,129 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 31,129 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2016 22,390 miles

covers fitted

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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K13 UKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K13 UKS, 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 K13 UKS registered?

K13 UKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is K13 UKS safe to buy?

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