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KM12 EXV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,917 mi
Last recorded209,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 209,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 124,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2024 119,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2024 119,763 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 99,458 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2021 99,458 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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KM12 EXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KM12 EXV, 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 KM12 EXV registered?

KM12 EXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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