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J14 CPD

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 95,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 95,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 89,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2021 87,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 85,154 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,980 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 72,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 42,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service due light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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J14 CPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 J14 CPD, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J14 CPD registered?

J14 CPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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