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N11 LJR

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 LJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,846 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,693 miles

ALL road wheels have been welded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,631 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Has cracked on previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

ALL road wheels have been welded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,169 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 37,169 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine cover and under tray 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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N11 LJR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N11 LJR, 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 N11 LJR registered?

N11 LJR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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