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J16 SYP

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,168 mi
Last recorded61,168 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,513 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,431 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

All four tyres have cracks to outer edges

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,516 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,516 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 51,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,439 miles

Engine cover fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,727 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted as standard

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,671 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible.

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured and not repairable-285/30/19 y mo xl pirelli

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,766 miles

tyres getting low in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

tyres getting low in tread

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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J16 SYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 J16 SYP, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 SYP registered?

J16 SYP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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