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J66 GFW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,204 mi
Last recorded175,204 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 175,204 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 175,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2025 167,027 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 167,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected back plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake back plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 99W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 151,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,388 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 137,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,749 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40r18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 70,560 miles

unable to fully check underside due to plastic panels fitted at test

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,903 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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J66 GFW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J66 GFW, 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 J66 GFW registered?

J66 GFW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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