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BA16 WAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 120,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut and damage to sidewall , 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,433 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2022 102,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,643 miles

brake pads getting low

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,821 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BA16 WAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol 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 BA16 WAJ, 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 BA16 WAJ registered?

BA16 WAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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