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HIG 79

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,646 mi
Last recorded57,646 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 79
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 57,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,874 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 53,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 36,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,279 miles

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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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HIG 79 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HIG 79, 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

How do I check the history of HIG 79?

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What year was HIG 79 registered?

HIG 79 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is HIG 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 79 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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