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V10 AEL

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 105,225 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,870 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (255/3519) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (285/3019) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,205 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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V10 AEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V10 AEL, 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 V10 AEL registered?

V10 AEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 January 2017.

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