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S3 ARE

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ARE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 56,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,670 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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S3 ARE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S3 ARE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 ARE?

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What year was S3 ARE registered?

S3 ARE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is S3 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ARE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 ARE have outstanding finance?

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