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R18 WEC

2020 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Cls31,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 WEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 52,507 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 52,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 46,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 33,371 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 33,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 19,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn/ stepped/ lightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn/ stepped/ lightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water marked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,961 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 57,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,786 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail

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 WEC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,557 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 R18 WEC, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R18 WEC registered?

R18 WEC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 May 2020.

Is R18 WEC safe to buy?

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