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J700 EDS

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 EDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit advise customer to chamge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,505 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall split not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split not showing cords

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,937 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,321 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge

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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J700 EDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J700 EDS, 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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What year was J700 EDS registered?

J700 EDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is J700 EDS safe to buy?

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