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LY12 KFP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 KFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,700 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,644 miles

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

advise near side front tyre damaged but still legal

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise brake fluid level low

advise condition of brake discs

advise near side front tyre damaged but still legal

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,280 miles

advise off side rear tyre on legal limits , wearing unevenly inner edge and on 1.6mm

Fail 26 Feb 2016 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise off side rear tyre on legal limits , wearing unevenly inner edge and on 1.6mm

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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LY12 KFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY12 KFP, 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

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What year was LY12 KFP registered?

LY12 KFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is LY12 KFP safe to buy?

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