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GC17 YWE

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 YWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 83,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 83,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,822 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 76,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,411 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 71,411 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2022 51,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,374 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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GC17 YWE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,135 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 GC17 YWE, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GC17 YWE registered?

GC17 YWE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is GC17 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 YWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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