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AK12 XXM

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,916 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 58,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 14 Jan 2025 58,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe at tie arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame at tie rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,103 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 47,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,087 miles

No emissions detected, to clean to register

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 35,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 32,181 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,734 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 22,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has a bulge in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,862 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,817 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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AK12 XXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK12 XXM, 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 AK12 XXM registered?

AK12 XXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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