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YY16 FHX

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,557 mi
Last recorded146,557 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 FHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,382 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,382 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F DROPLINK LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 86,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 86,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,690 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,129 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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YY16 FHX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY16 FHX, 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 YY16 FHX registered?

YY16 FHX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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