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J321 CGS

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 CGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 67,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,511 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 61,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,534 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,744 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,193 miles

no acceleration dectected

Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,791 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked on outer edges

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

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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J321 CGS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J321 CGS, 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 J321 CGS registered?

J321 CGS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is J321 CGS safe to buy?

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