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J70 HBC

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,926 mi
Last recorded133,926 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 133,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 124,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,998 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,213 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 93,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30x19 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,084 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 50,083 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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J70 HBC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 J70 HBC, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J70 HBC registered?

J70 HBC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 July 2015.

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