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TJ55 SAN

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ55 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,135 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear crash bar showing signs of rust

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear crash bar showing signs of rust

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,609 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 60,605 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box reseal (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken although system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken although system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint, center and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 34,672 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint, center and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on front ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on front ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2019 25,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 15,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,685 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,636 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,636 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,813 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 52,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,575 miles

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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TJ55 SAN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 TJ55 SAN, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TJ55 SAN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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