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KW68 FJV

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,696 mi
Last recorded32,696 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW68 FJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 26,613 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 26,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 19,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 14,026 miles

Servo pipe securing grommet split

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,302 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 8,983 miles

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

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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KW68 FJV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 KW68 FJV, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KW68 FJV registered?

KW68 FJV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2018.

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