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A12 KVT

2012 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests32 (31 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.9%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk52,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 79,506 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 77,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 137,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,357 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 70,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,128 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,340 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 39,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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A12 KVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 KVT registered?

A12 KVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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