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K500 GWR

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 87,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear warning on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Rear Differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285.30.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Rear Differential (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 78,164 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Rear Differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285.30.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Rear Differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 62,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,888 miles

Vehicle emissions too clean to obtain out

Fail 7 Mar 2020 54,888 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle emissions too clean to obtain out

Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,482 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,280 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 44,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K500 GWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K500 GWR, 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 K500 GWR registered?

K500 GWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is K500 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 GWR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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