CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY62 HYZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,121 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 112,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,168 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,762 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,759 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,596 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,616 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 29 Jan 2020 87,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,332 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low? (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,575 miles

front brake pads wearing thin borderline

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY62 HYZ 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 73.3%.

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 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 KY62 HYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY62 HYZ?

You can check the full history of KY62 HYZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY62 HYZ registered?

KY62 HYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is KY62 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 HYZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY62 HYZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY62 HYZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.