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M123 PBK

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,909 mi
Last recorded38,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 PBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 38,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 27,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 21,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect Repair on inner rim. Crack in weld. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,939 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 19,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 11,734 miles

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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M123 PBK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M123 PBK, 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 M123 PBK registered?

M123 PBK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is M123 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 PBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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