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AE51 SAM

2017 Mercedes-benz Cla

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cla49,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCla
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,975 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 63,825 miles

advise front wipers

front discs lipped /.pads 50%

slight tread lift on both rear tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low o/s /f and front discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres 3mm

front wipers smearing advise

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 35,896 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 20,657 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cla?

Based on 441,092 MOT tests across 69,789 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
7,467
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
69,789
On UK Roads
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AE51 SAM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cla in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cla models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,618 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 SAM registered?

AE51 SAM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cla, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AE51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 SAM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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