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KG02 GKG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 GKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,094 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,507 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,626 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 73,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to engine oil leak may cause further damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,554 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 87,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,811 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,591 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,705 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,726 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,432 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 22,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,243 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,243 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KG02 GKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 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 KG02 GKG, 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 KG02 GKG registered?

KG02 GKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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