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FX68 PDV

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,873 mi
Last recorded56,873 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX68 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,873 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faced corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faced corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 42,613 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing screen slightly

Rear tyres are cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2023 42,613 miles

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

Front wiper blades are smearing screen slightly

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre low in tread

Fail 13 Sep 2022 33,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,647 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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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FX68 PDV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX68 PDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX68 PDV?

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What year was FX68 PDV registered?

FX68 PDV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2018.

Is FX68 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX68 PDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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