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B16 HAU

2017 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls44,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,302 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,767 miles

Front Lower Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and also has very large weld repair to it (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 86,450 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,974 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,191 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip /star crack n/s/lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on inner side wall and small deep but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 56,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip /star crack n/s/lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on inner side wall and small deep but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 13,502 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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B16 HAU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,135 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 B16 HAU, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B16 HAU registered?

B16 HAU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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