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VM17 BAT

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,920 mi
Last recorded152,920 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM17 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,905 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Wet test conditions

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 42,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,763 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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VM17 BAT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc 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 VM17 BAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VM17 BAT?

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What year was VM17 BAT registered?

VM17 BAT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is VM17 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VM17 BAT 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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