2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 7,853 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 CLS years (7,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,853
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.3% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.3%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.58%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.41%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.3%) · Wheel bearing slight play (2.95%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 CLS years (7,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.06% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 60,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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