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KM12 XDF

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,806 mi
Last recorded150,806 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 150,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,007 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,969 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 78,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake surface ribbed. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at securing clip avove axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted underside preventing inspection of some components.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires exposed on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake surface ribbed. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at securing clip avove axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted underside preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads approx 80---90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted underside preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre treads approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wet and misted but still visible. (1.1.A.3d)

no reading at smokehead

Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,357 miles

no detection at smokehead

Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,357 miles

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

no detection at smokehead

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed nearly to wires on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 26,094 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 26,094 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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 XDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

KM12 XDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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