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V222 RDS

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 58,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 57,966 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 41,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 28,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 24,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 24,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 16,681 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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V222 RDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V222 RDS, 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 V222 RDS registered?

V222 RDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 February 2017.

Is V222 RDS safe to buy?

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