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LJ18 GXC

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 54,625 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,036 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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LJ18 GXC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ18 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ18 GXC registered?

LJ18 GXC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is LJ18 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 GXC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ18 GXC have outstanding finance?

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