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J55 FHA

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,738 mi
Last recorded56,738 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 56,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 48,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 48,983 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 42,587 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 35,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rim welded

Fail 26 May 2023 35,070 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner rim welded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 23,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,400 miles
Pass 22 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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J55 FHA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 J55 FHA, 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 J55 FHA registered?

J55 FHA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is J55 FHA safe to buy?

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