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78 GE

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 GE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,533 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 25,786 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,064 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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78 GE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,135 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 78 GE, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 78 GE?

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What year was 78 GE registered?

78 GE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is 78 GE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 GE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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