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SM68 VEW

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,426 mi
Last recorded75,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,369 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 72,361 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,257 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,549 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,557 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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SM68 VEW 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 SM68 VEW, 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.

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What year was SM68 VEW registered?

SM68 VEW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is SM68 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 VEW 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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