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LF17 KBE

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,129 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly handbrake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,129 miles

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

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly handbrake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

o/s handbrake effort low.handbrake efficiancy 18%

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 52,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,802 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,798 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 36,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 36,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,334 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 27,334 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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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LF17 KBE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF17 KBE, 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 LF17 KBE registered?

LF17 KBE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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