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KJ17 YYR

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 YYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 118,678 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 113,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,486 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked at two welded repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 83,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged not effecting beam pattern or light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,715 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,393 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 37,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner edge /sidewall splitting open

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 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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KJ17 YYR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ17 YYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ17 YYR registered?

KJ17 YYR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 July 2017.

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The MOT history for KJ17 YYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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