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JJ03 STY

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,506 mi
Last recorded89,506 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ03 STY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 89,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,772 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 61,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,722 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 9 Aug 2022 51,722 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19 (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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JJ03 STY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJ03 STY, 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 JJ03 STY registered?

JJ03 STY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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