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AK16 VDC

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,211 mi
Last recorded87,211 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Fail 21 Jul 2023 66,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 20 May 2019 20,038 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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AK16 VDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK16 VDC, 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 AK16 VDC registered?

AK16 VDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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