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JBA 8B

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBA 8B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 92,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 44,134 miles

Rear Suspension air leak

Fail 9 May 2023 44,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Air suspension unit has possible leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 28,493 miles

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

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

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

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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JBA 8B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 JBA 8B, 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 JBA 8B registered?

JBA 8B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is JBA 8B safe to buy?

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