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Y6 SSM

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,086 miles

Coolant leak Suspect coolant leak. ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025 82,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak Suspect coolant leak. ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,958 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket bolts missing.

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre side wall.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 30,958 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket bolts missing.

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre side wall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y6 SSM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y6 SSM, 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 Y6 SSM registered?

Y6 SSM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is Y6 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 SSM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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