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AB11 ATY

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,133 mi
Last recorded118,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 ATY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 118,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever does not return without assistance (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,264 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel weld repaired ok

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold 285/30r19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 104,261 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel weld repaired ok

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold 285/30r19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,523 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroding

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2022 75,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroding

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 48,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,460 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2,5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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AB11 ATY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AB11 ATY, 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 AB11 ATY registered?

AB11 ATY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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