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LJ68 VDG

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,327 mi
Last recorded30,327 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 VDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 30,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 26,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 26,201 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 22,038 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 16,612 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 11,447 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 11,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LJ68 VDG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,999cc petrol 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 LJ68 VDG, 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 LJ68 VDG registered?

LJ68 VDG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 November 2018.

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