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KM17 AXU

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM17 AXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 52,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 44,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 44,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 35% (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 35,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 27,700 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 27,698 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 22,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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KM17 AXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM17 AXU, 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 KM17 AXU registered?

KM17 AXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is KM17 AXU safe to buy?

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