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AV17 HVL

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit dust cover has been rubbing on the wheel

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 146,698 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front suspension unit dust cover has been rubbing on the wheel

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,252 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 138,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,724 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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AV17 HVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV17 HVL, 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 AV17 HVL registered?

AV17 HVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is AV17 HVL safe to buy?

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