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M5 XSW

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 52,375 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 52,375 miles

Offside Side repeater not working - LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 40,031 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,187 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 34,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,416 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 18,966 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads worn low on inner and outer edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 13,921 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 13,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M5 XSW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 M5 XSW, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 XSW registered?

M5 XSW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is M5 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XSW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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