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L17 FFS

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,937 mi
Last recorded33,937 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 33,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,767 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,169 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 18,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,505 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2020 11,821 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,641 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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L17 FFS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 L17 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

L17 FFS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is L17 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 FFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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