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FX68 XYZ

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,346 mi
Last recorded85,346 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 85,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre getting low 3mm

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,523 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked in multiple locations (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread has seperated from the inner shoulder exposing cords around 3/4 of the circumference of the tyre. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked in multiple loctaions (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,296 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 XYZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel 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 FX68 XYZ, 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 FX68 XYZ registered?

FX68 XYZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is FX68 XYZ safe to buy?

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