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89 KJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 KJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,493 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Two bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2018 42,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,948 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,650 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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89 KJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 89 KJ, 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 89 KJ registered?

89 KJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is 89 KJ safe to buy?

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