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J1 RFA

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,976 mi
Last recorded31,976 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 31,976 miles

BOTH NS ALLOYS BUCKELED

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS

Fail 12 Sep 2025 31,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING BADLY (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible REAR REG PLATE FADED (0.1 (b))

BOTH NS ALLOYS BUCKELED

EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN LOW (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 27,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 23,961 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 23,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,099 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 16,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,775 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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J1 RFA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J1 RFA, 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 J1 RFA registered?

J1 RFA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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