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KN62 YNC

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,231 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2025 87,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 70,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 58,223 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,540 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,155 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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KN62 YNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN62 YNC, 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 KN62 YNC registered?

KN62 YNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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