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S222 DRY

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,877 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 37,010 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure to centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 285/30/19 zr xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise / cracking 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 22,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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S222 DRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 S222 DRY, 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 S222 DRY registered?

S222 DRY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is S222 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 DRY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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