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Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA reliable? We analysed 589 real MOT tests across 222 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 589 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.4%
Typical Mileage
29,214mi
Annual Mileage
6,942mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA.

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.8%
2022
83.4%
2021

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Road wheel fractured 40
Road wheel has a welding defect 6
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,505 mi/yr
Typical
6,942 mi/yr
Average
9,659 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,810 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 53 86.8% 15,115 24,990 39,593
2021 501 83.4% 20,323 28,907 41,850

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Last?

Based on 222 Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,214 mi
75th Percentile
41,850 mi
95th Percentile
72,043 mi
Max Recorded
136,769 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

86.8% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

Year to avoid
2021

83.4% MOT pass rate from 501 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.8% across 53 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA THIS CAR 84.4% 589 29,214 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 73.3% 641 158,318 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA?

The Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 589 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is road wheel fractured. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA owner drives around 6,942 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA reliable?
Based on 589 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA has a 84.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA does around 6,942 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz CLS400 AMG Ln Nt ED Prm+ D 4MA is 2022 with a 86.8% pass rate across 53 tests.