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NJ12 KWB

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,778 mi
Last recorded184,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 184,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 179,340 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 175,246 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 171,135 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 171,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 168,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 167,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 167,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 158,139 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,259 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,344 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NJ12 KWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc 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 NJ12 KWB, 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 NJ12 KWB registered?

NJ12 KWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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