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S8 CWS

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,965 mi
Last recorded147,965 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 171,131 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,040 miles

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor and sills

Fail 4 Dec 2024 141,037 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor and sills

Pass 20 Aug 2024 164,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split recommend replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split recommend replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,461 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 104,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low recommend discs/pads replaced approx 2-3000 miles! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 129,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low recommend discs/pads replaced approx 2-3000 miles! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace within 1000 miles!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 115,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 27,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,490 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,295 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,718 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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S8 CWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S8 CWS, 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 S8 CWS registered?

S8 CWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is S8 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CWS shows 30 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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