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DS16 ULB

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,003 mi
Last recorded141,003 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,144 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 118,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 94,507 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 94,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,959 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Not releasing fully or automatically on release. (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate dirty.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,127 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 51,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,018 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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DS16 ULB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 DS16 ULB, 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 DS16 ULB registered?

DS16 ULB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is DS16 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 ULB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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