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M786 JCN

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 JCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 155,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 145,019 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. vehicle tested in wet condition (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 132,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,103 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has a distorted inner bead rim

Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear road wheel has a distorted inner bead rim

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,457 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 99,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage on side wall

Two front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2017 62,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre damage on side wall

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

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

Two front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,370 miles

ADVISE CUTS TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES INSIDE TYRE WEAR.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

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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M786 JCN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M786 JCN, 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 M786 JCN registered?

M786 JCN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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