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YW18 LDJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,825 mi
Last recorded44,825 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 LDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 44,825 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 44,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 41,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 31,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 22,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,786 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,636 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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YW18 LDJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW18 LDJ, 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 YW18 LDJ registered?

YW18 LDJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is YW18 LDJ safe to buy?

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