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MJ11 BAX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,375 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, covered in grease/ slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, from above rear sub-frame/ suspension assy to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, from above rear sub-frame/ suspension assy to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear of front to rear in various sections corroded, above rear suspension assembly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear of front to rear pipe corroded in various sections above rear suspension assembly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance, offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NT unable to inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections from above rear suspension assy to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections above rear suspension assy to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 33,520 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread worn, exposing structure/ cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section of tread showing cords, 1.6mm at in t.w.i (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance, offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NT unable to inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections from above rear suspension assy to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit in inner t.w.i (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections above rear suspension assy to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 27,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,269 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 21,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections (in clips) of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections (in clips) of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 16,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 11,155 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 11,155 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2016 11,080 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 11,080 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Undertrays fitted

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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MJ11 BAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ11 BAX, 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 MJ11 BAX registered?

MJ11 BAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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