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AK53 CLS

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 57,615 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a couple chips across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some testing components covered by undertray

Pass 8 Jun 2025 45,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,905 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 26 May 2023 36,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,193 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both front spring clips missing from brake pins

Fail 8 Jun 2022 31,193 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both front spring clips missing from brake pins

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2021 22,083 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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AK53 CLS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK53 CLS, 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 AK53 CLS registered?

AK53 CLS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is AK53 CLS safe to buy?

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