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BV17 APU

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 131,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 116,681 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 102,340 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 90,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,936 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,627 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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BV17 APU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 BV17 APU, 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 BV17 APU registered?

BV17 APU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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