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C2 GRW

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,159 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 88,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,849 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 77,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut/split close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut/split close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,137 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,052 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 29,052 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 29,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 cuts in tread with cord out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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C2 GRW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C2 GRW, 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 C2 GRW registered?

C2 GRW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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