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T5 GLS

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 GLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 55,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 55,902 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 44,050 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 20,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 12,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 6,122 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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T5 GLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T5 GLS, 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 T5 GLS registered?

T5 GLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is T5 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 GLS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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