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S88 ETY

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,617 mi
Last recorded16,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,617 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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 16,615 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 14,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged a number of small cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 14,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged a number of small cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 12,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 10,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 9,294 miles

TPS lamp is illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 8,325 miles

Nearside Front road wheel is slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2020 8,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall, 285/30/19 pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front road wheel is slightly damaged

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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S88 ETY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S88 ETY, 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 S88 ETY registered?

S88 ETY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is S88 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 ETY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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