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SO16 XOL

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 67,909 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 67,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,405 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,879 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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SO16 XOL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 SO16 XOL, 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 SO16 XOL registered?

SO16 XOL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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