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R44 HNJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff on return (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 109,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff on return (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all feed pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake drum have loose material inside

Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,539 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal does not return without assistance (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all feed pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake drum have loose material inside

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes feed to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes feed to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction satnav/phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 53,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,608 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 36,473 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 36,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,390 miles

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

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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R44 HNJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R44 HNJ, 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 R44 HNJ registered?

R44 HNJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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