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NL17 NUJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 NUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,854 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 78,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,081 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate loose (0.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge to cords 255/3519 pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2753019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 43,719 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,021 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 96wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,316 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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NL17 NUJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NL17 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL17 NUJ registered?

NL17 NUJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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