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S29 CHR

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 102,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring view

Fail 5 Dec 2025 102,626 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing Rear differential support mounting bush in sub frame missing. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring view

Pass 20 May 2025 88,080 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 77,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 69,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre cut

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,555 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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S29 CHR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 S29 CHR, 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 S29 CHR registered?

S29 CHR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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