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CL53 RLS

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 32,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

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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CL53 RLS 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CL53 RLS, 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 CL53 RLS registered?

CL53 RLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CL53 RLS safe to buy?

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