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FG18 LPY

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 31,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 29,575 miles

Bonnet primary catch slightly sticking

Front Lower forward suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate, perish

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall quite heavily damaged & perishing

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish & tread depth starting to get low

Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer heavily damaged

Tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,007 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 1 Nov 2022 25,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 20,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 16,259 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 16,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 16,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FG18 LPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG18 LPY, 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 FG18 LPY registered?

FG18 LPY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is FG18 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 LPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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