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KR12 HKU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,281 mi
Last recorded124,281 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 115,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 105,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 96,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 94,373 miles

N/S/F TYRE AS WALL DAMAGE 2553519

Pass 21 May 2020 84,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,319 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 79,314 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,526 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,019 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear lamp assembly damaged/taped

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 38,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2853019y (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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KR12 HKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KR12 HKU, 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 KR12 HKU registered?

KR12 HKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KR12 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 HKU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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