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YT12 KRD

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,178 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 118,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 98,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,294 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,261 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pads getting low in places

other brake pipes corroding in places

undertrays and engine covers ftted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,347 miles

offside rear tyre bald inside edge. cords not exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,866 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,242 miles

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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YT12 KRD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT12 KRD, 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 YT12 KRD registered?

YT12 KRD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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