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KY12 WGU

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 135,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 130,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,081 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 123,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

tpms light activated

Pass 24 Dec 2021 115,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 115,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,693 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 84,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 - 2mm) + bald on inner edge + slightly perishing on outer edge + cuts on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm) + going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyre valve stems perishing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge + feathering

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside front tyre wearing + stepping on inner edge

offside rear handbrake reading lower than nearside

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,680 miles

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

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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KY12 WGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY12 WGU, 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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KY12 WGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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