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JOH 81S

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 81S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 86,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 83,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,761 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 19,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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JOH 81S is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JOH 81S, 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 JOH 81S registered?

JOH 81S is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 August 2013.

Is JOH 81S safe to buy?

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