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A16 BBW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 60,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,317 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,031 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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A16 BBW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,983 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 A16 BBW, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 BBW registered?

A16 BBW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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The MOT history for A16 BBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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