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L17 CXY

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,892 mi
Last recorded142,892 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 CXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 129,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 95,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 83,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 45,338 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L17 CXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L17 CXY, 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 L17 CXY registered?

L17 CXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is L17 CXY safe to buy?

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