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VK62 KUP

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 116,895 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))

Fail 4 May 2022 116,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Apr 2021 107,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyres on 2-3mm

nearside and offside tyres wearing from edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,335 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,820 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front pads wearing low

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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VK62 KUP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK62 KUP, 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 VK62 KUP registered?

VK62 KUP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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