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B22 ELV

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,446 mi
Last recorded82,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 155,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,035 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Fail 2 Apr 2025 74,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 149,232 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 139,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2021 139,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 133,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 119,187 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 119,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre split in sidewall on inside and worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 59,687 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,749 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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B22 ELV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B22 ELV, 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 B22 ELV registered?

B22 ELV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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