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C5 RXH

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,625 mi
Last recorded69,625 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 69,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,805 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 44,953 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 44,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 18,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C5 RXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C5 RXH, 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 C5 RXH registered?

C5 RXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is C5 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 RXH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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