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KV62 XOG

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,512 mi
Last recorded197,512 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 XOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 197,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged, no sharp edge

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted both sides

Fail 26 Nov 2025 197,508 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted both sides

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged, no sharp edge

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 187,806 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 174,786 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 174,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,269 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 149,213 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,511 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

both front brake discs worn

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some componets

Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

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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KV62 XOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV62 XOG, 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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KV62 XOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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