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GV17 UET

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,324 mi
Last recorded84,324 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,125 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 74,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,589 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,530 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 20,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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GV17 UET is a 2017 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 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 GV17 UET, 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.

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What year was GV17 UET registered?

GV17 UET is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GV17 UET safe to buy?

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