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KM12 XEU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,948 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 102,785 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,575 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,506 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Fail 27 May 2020 91,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,785 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,942 miles

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 XEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM12 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

KM12 XEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 XEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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