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J16 NRD

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 NRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **3MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,799 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,886 miles

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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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J16 NRD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 NRD, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 NRD registered?

J16 NRD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is J16 NRD safe to buy?

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