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AD17 BHJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,511 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 95,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,685 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,674 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not release correctly. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,937 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 49,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AD17 BHJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 AD17 BHJ, 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.

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What year was AD17 BHJ registered?

AD17 BHJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is AD17 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 BHJ 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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