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S8 SMS

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,745 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 56,745 miles

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3.5mm, worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3.5mm, worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 17,766 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 17,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 1,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 1,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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S8 SMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S8 SMS, 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 S8 SMS registered?

S8 SMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is S8 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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