Mercedes Benz Cls 350 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz Cls 350. Check any Cls 350 by registration number below.

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96.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.0%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Cls 350 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Cls 350 has an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, which is 6.0 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cls 350 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Cls 350 is around 122,685 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Cls 350, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz Cls 350, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz Cls 350 performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 93 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

2014

Based on 158 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

135k mi

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2013

Based on 253 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

74k mi

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2012

Based on 317 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

74k mi

Mileage at 5yr

118k mi

2011

Based on 319 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

2008

Based on 74 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2007

Based on 104 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2006

Based on 124 vehicles

98.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

2005

Based on 623 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2004

Based on 144 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz Cls 350

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Cls 350.

At 3 Years

74,434

miles

At 5 Years

122,685

miles

At 10 Years

180,217

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Cls 350

Mercedes Benz Cls 350 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz Cls 350 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Cls 350?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Cls 350 is 96.1% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz Cls 350?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz Cls 350 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, the Mercedes Benz Cls 350 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz Cls 350?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz Cls 350?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Cls 350: 183,522 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cls 350 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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