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S21 HOK

1999 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

14,480 mi
Last recorded14,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 HOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 14,480 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,582 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 13,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 13,866 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 13,806 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 9 Aug 2023 13,806 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,829 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 85,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 13,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 12,128 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2019 12,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,558 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 70,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 11,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly pass and advise tyre just met limit suggest replacement soon (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,582 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 49,582 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2013 8,238 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 6,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT - 1.6mm = NEW REQUIRED.

TYRE WEAR AT FRONT INNER EDGES - BALD AT INNER 2cms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gouge in wall of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT - 1.6mm = NEW REQUIRED.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

TYRE WEAR AT FRONT INNER EDGES - BALD AT INNER 2cms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gouge in wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,144 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 5,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 2,450 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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S21 HOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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 S21 HOK, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S21 HOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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