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L55 JLH

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,806 mi
Last recorded92,806 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 92,806 miles

Front air suspension dust covers split

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front air suspension dust covers split

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,244 miles

Front air suspension dust cover damaged both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 67,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 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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L55 JLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 JLH, 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 L55 JLH registered?

L55 JLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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