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J222 XJO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,892 mi
Last recorded110,892 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 110,892 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/30ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged and glued, so can not be checked for exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 89,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and mishaped tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged and glued, so can not be checked for exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has a screw in the inner sidewall (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,764 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 83,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2020 78,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,586 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 XJO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XJO, 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 J222 XJO registered?

J222 XJO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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