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M8 MRL

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,629 mi
Last recorded38,629 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 38,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 35,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 31,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 27,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 20,722 miles

Emissions to low to register

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 16,865 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions too low to record

sill covers, under trays, engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 12,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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M8 MRL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 MRL, 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 M8 MRL registered?

M8 MRL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is M8 MRL safe to buy?

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