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J12 GMX

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,656 mi
Last recorded58,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 GMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,656 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,254 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 55,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,736 miles

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,341 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 49,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,934 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,934 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 26,650 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 26,650 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 12,460 miles

Engine cover and Body under tray fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 9,593 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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J12 GMX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,126 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 J12 GMX, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 GMX registered?

J12 GMX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2014.

Is J12 GMX safe to buy?

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