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SO16 YLM

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 YLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,477 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,133 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,777 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has had a welding repair

Offside Front road wheel has had a welding repair

Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect previous weld repair cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has had a welding repair

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,517 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SO16 YLM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO16 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

SO16 YLM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SO16 YLM safe to buy?

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