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AV53 CLS

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 42,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 40,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 29,760 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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AV53 CLS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 CLS, 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 AV53 CLS registered?

AV53 CLS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is AV53 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 CLS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV53 CLS have outstanding finance?

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