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SD12 KPJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 37,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,483 miles

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

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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SD12 KPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD12 KPJ, 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 SD12 KPJ registered?

SD12 KPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is SD12 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 KPJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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