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PU55 SHO

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU55 SHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 150,168 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault front left malfunction consult workshop on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,869 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencers missing, noise not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive list mist around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing/feathering on inner edge

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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PU55 SHO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PU55 SHO, 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 PU55 SHO registered?

PU55 SHO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is PU55 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU55 SHO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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