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296 XDE

1978 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests42 (30 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,111 mi
Last recorded100,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration296 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

30 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 100,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose securing clip missing, now fitted.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,885 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 65,785 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,384 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre Fitted Wrong way round.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,907 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,456 miles

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of boot area at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,036 miles

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 11 Dec 2014 94,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,220 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,220 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 37,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2013 37,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,382 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,395 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 28,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 1 Feb 2011 88,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,315 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 82,789 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 82,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

LHD headlamps masked for UK

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,743 miles

LHD headlamps masked for UK

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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296 XDE is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 296 XDE, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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296 XDE is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for 296 XDE shows 42 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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