2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · R18 ACH
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 39,621 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R18 ACH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 39,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R18 ACH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cls (R18 ACH) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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