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LYY 1X

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 54,981 miles

Oil leaking from transfer case - not excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2025 54,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking from transfer case - not excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,928 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,492 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 42,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 31,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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LYY 1X is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,999cc petrol 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 LYY 1X, 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 LYY 1X registered?

LYY 1X is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is LYY 1X safe to buy?

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