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BA53 RDS

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,086 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 59,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Fractured at previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,018 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,065 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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BA53 RDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA53 RDS, 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 BA53 RDS registered?

BA53 RDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BA53 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA53 RDS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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