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KM12 PXG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 98,503 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,275 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,769 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2022 91,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 88,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

no acceleration detected

Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

no acceleration detected

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,820 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,820 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,740 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,497 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,365 miles

has oil on under tray

Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

has oil on under tray

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 PXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

KM12 PXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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