2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · XRK 3
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 137,527 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XRK 3 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 137,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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XRK 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cls (XRK 3) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
XRK 3 Mileage History
- 09/02/2023128,974 mi
- 28/02/2023129,077 mi+103 mi
- 21/02/2024131,283 mi+2,206 mi
- 15/02/2025133,460 mi+2,177 mi
- 12/02/2026137,527 mi+4,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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