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C18 VEB

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 95,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 95,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,021 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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C18 VEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C18 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 VEB registered?

C18 VEB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is C18 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 VEB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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