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FY65 ZTE

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner rack end ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,105 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner rack end ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,121 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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FY65 ZTE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 FY65 ZTE, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY65 ZTE registered?

FY65 ZTE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 November 2015.

Is FY65 ZTE safe to buy?

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