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KJ18 NGN

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,130 mi
Last recorded122,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ18 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 122,130 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 98,562 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 41,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 16,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 16,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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KJ18 NGN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 KJ18 NGN, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KJ18 NGN registered?

KJ18 NGN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 July 2018.

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