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RK12 XRV

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 63,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,560 miles

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 54,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,401 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 22 May 2019 35,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 29,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 22 May 2018 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,806 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK12 XRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK12 XRV, 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 RK12 XRV registered?

RK12 XRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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