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BG17 VZL

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 82,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,733 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,660 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,908 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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BG17 VZL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc 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 BG17 VZL, 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 BG17 VZL registered?

BG17 VZL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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The MOT history for BG17 VZL 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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