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P21 CUB

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 132,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 126,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 121,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 114,533 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 114,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,632 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,963 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative Sticking (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front On bonnet release lever broken

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch stiff (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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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P21 CUB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 P21 CUB, 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 P21 CUB registered?

P21 CUB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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