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AO16 BVL

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,835 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,033 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 42,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low at it lower point it is 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and it lowers point is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 24,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald on inner edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on inner edge ,inner and outer walls splitted and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low at it lower point it is 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and it lowers point is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AO16 BVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AO16 BVL, 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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AO16 BVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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