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L16 GMS

2015 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,661 mi
Last recorded64,661 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls57,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 64,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 59,755 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nails ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,358 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 25,358 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L16 GMS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,861 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 L16 GMS, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L16 GMS registered?

L16 GMS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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