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5 EXH

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn The straight arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,454 miles

Engine cover abd under trays fitted .

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

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

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

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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5 EXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 5 EXH, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 EXH registered?

5 EXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is 5 EXH safe to buy?

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