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J44 VWD

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 VWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 48,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 39,527 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 32,888 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 32,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 25,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 15,380 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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J44 VWD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 J44 VWD, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J44 VWD registered?

J44 VWD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is J44 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 VWD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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