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R18 ACH

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,514 mi
Last recorded57,514 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 ACH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,200 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,091 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 46,174 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 46,174 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 defects on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 25,729 miles

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

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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R18 ACH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R18 ACH, 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 R18 ACH registered?

R18 ACH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is R18 ACH safe to buy?

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