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KR61 XCG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 121,741 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 116,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,097 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,194 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner & outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner & outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner & outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner & outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,585 miles

DPF filter fitted (unable to obtain emissions reading)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

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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KR61 XCG 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 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 KR61 XCG, 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 KR61 XCG registered?

KR61 XCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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