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LV17 MTJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 MTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 58,243 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,190 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 44,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,468 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 39,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 27,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,188 miles

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

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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LV17 MTJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV17 MTJ, 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 LV17 MTJ registered?

LV17 MTJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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