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VK18 ODS

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,092 mi
Last recorded62,092 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,241 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 59,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 38,086 miles

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

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

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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VK18 ODS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK18 ODS, 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 VK18 ODS registered?

VK18 ODS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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