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MV68 RAU

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV68 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 114,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 97,794 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Because of roadwheel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 76,563 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 31 May 2023 63,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,250 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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MV68 RAU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV68 RAU, 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 MV68 RAU registered?

MV68 RAU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is MV68 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV68 RAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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