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A21 MXK

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,189 mi
Last recorded82,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 82,189 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 82,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,083 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 54,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,475 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 44,382 miles

Brake performance not tested due to failed tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,629 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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A21 MXK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A21 MXK, 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

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What year was A21 MXK registered?

A21 MXK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is A21 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MXK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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