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ST68 XHJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 40,873 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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ST68 XHJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST68 XHJ, 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 ST68 XHJ registered?

ST68 XHJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 November 2018.

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