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BG16 FJY

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,903 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,323 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake (secondary) slight imbalance

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

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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BG16 FJY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG16 FJY, 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 BG16 FJY registered?

BG16 FJY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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