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YC17 VXV

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,978 mi
Last recorded46,978 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 46,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,258 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,915 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 26,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 20,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 20,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YC17 VXV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC17 VXV, 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 YC17 VXV?

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What year was YC17 VXV registered?

YC17 VXV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YC17 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 VXV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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