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H17 PDK

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 45,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some damage to front n/s tyre side wall

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,355 miles

bonnet release lever is not working

both rear tyres are starting to wear

hand brake release lever has damage to it

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 May 2023 37,535 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 10 May 2022 34,678 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

windows tinted but not excessively

Fail 9 May 2022 34,672 miles

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

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

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

windows tinted but not excessively

Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,546 miles
Pass 3 May 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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H17 PDK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H17 PDK, 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 H17 PDK registered?

H17 PDK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is H17 PDK safe to buy?

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