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YK16 RNJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 114,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,177 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,099 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 81,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit now (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 81,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,027 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,254 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

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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YK16 RNJ 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 YK16 RNJ, 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 YK16 RNJ registered?

YK16 RNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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