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R4 GGE

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 136,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 77,664 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,101 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 53,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 33,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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R4 GGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R4 GGE, 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 R4 GGE registered?

R4 GGE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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