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KN12 JKU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,218 mi
Last recorded79,218 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 64,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 64,820 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel welded

wipers smeer screen slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2024 64,624 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 49,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 31,302 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 31,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,289 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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KN12 JKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN12 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 JKU registered?

KN12 JKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 JKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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