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K23 MSH

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 MSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,233 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front arm inner bushes are soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 60,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads getting low , recommend brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 60,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also has multiple cuts on the inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads getting low , recommend brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 46,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 37,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,087 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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K23 MSH 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K23 MSH, 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 K23 MSH registered?

K23 MSH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is K23 MSH safe to buy?

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