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J88 CDC

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,496 mi
Last recorded54,496 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,496 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 54,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,849 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,145 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,374 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2021 32,374 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,020 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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J88 CDC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J88 CDC, 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 J88 CDC registered?

J88 CDC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is J88 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 CDC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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