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VK17 OHJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,230 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 94,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 85,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 85,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 78,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 44,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 41,945 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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VK17 OHJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK17 OHJ, 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 VK17 OHJ registered?

VK17 OHJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is VK17 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 OHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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