MOT Status
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94,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has a welded repair
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm **LEGAL LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nail in the offside rear tyre
Offside of rear bumper damaged, lamp has slight damaged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear lamp slight damage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear lamp slight damage
centre under tray has two bolts missing but still supported
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
centre under tray has two bolts missing but still supported
Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Rear alloy has been welded
n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn
Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear alloy has been welded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
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J4 BOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 65,750 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 J4 BOW, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J4 BOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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