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K3 DUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-35-19-96y pirelli (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,831 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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K3 DUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K3 DUJ, 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 K3 DUJ registered?

K3 DUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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