MERCEDES-BENZ CLS J4BOW has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 94,572 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:36.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J4BOW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202794,572 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202694,337 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 202691,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.00 Mm And Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20246TH JANUARY 202587,427 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20236TH JANUARY 202484,579 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202384,579 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 202122ND DECEMBER 202277,965 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 202177,965 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 202172,038 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Show Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Starting To Crack Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Starting To Wear On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Down To 1.6mm **legal Limit** (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Down To 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Alloy Wheel Has A Welded Repair
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20196TH DECEMBER 202063,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nail In The Offside Rear Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Of Rear Bumper Damaged, Lamp Has Slight Damaged
FAILED5TH JUNE 201963,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lamp Slight Damage
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH JUNE 201963,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. MAJOR - Front Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bumper Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lamp Slight Damage
PASSED5TH JUNE 20184TH JUNE 201954,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Under Tray Has Two Bolts Missing But Still Supported
FAILED31ST MAY 201854,658 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Under Tray Has Two Bolts Missing But Still Supported
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Has A Welding Defect (5.2.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201731ST MAY 201845,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s & O/s Front Wipers Slightly Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Alloy Has Been Welded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords
FAILED1ST JUNE 201745,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s & O/s Front Wipers Slightly Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Alloy Has Been Welded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED28TH MAY 201627TH MAY 201734,983 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 201630,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201530,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J4BOW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

J4BOW MOT Comments

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J4BOW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 94,572 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,755 miles

J4BOW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Cls with registration J4BOW was manufactured on Friday 28th September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 94,572 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 6,755 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Cls beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J4BOW has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Cls has had 36 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 14 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Cls is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J4BOW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 J4BOW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J4BOW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 J4BOW does have Tax. Read more

When does J4BOW Tax expire?

The current Tax for J4BOW will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J4BOW MOT expire?

The current MOT for J4BOW will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Read more

When did J4BOW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J4BOW was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J4BOW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J4BOW we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J4BOW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J4BOW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has J4BOW done?

The odometer reading for J4BOW at the last MOT in February 2026 was 94,572 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,755 miles per year. Read more

How old is J4BOW?

The vehicle J4BOW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th September 2012. Read more

What colour is J4BOW?

The official colour of J4BOW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does J4BOW have?

J4BOW has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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