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RY55 SEY

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,561 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 41,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,184 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,429 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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RY55 SEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY55 SEY, 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 RY55 SEY registered?

RY55 SEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 February 2017.

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