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SDF 21

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,523 mi
Last recorded30,523 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 21
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 30,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 30,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 27,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 24,312 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 24,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and tread damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,823 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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SDF 21 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 SDF 21, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDF 21?

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What year was SDF 21 registered?

SDF 21 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SDF 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 21 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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