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J222 JGD

2014 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls60,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,210 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))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 94,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 84,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar electrical plug secured with cable-tie

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,096 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,190 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,728 miles

Full Length Under Tray Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 60,648 miles

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

Full Length Under Tray Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,759 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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J222 JGD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J222 JGD, 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 J222 JGD registered?

J222 JGD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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