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181 SLA

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,246 mi
Last recorded40,246 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 23,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 23,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 14,772 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2021 14,772 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2020 12,451 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 9,987 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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181 SLA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 50,986 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 181 SLA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 181 SLA registered?

181 SLA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is 181 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 SLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 181 SLA have outstanding finance?

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