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BG16 TMZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,955 mi
Last recorded51,955 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 51,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,504 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 31,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 23,557 miles

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 23,557 miles

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

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,002 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 9,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 8,109 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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BG16 TMZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 TMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 TMZ registered?

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

Is BG16 TMZ safe to buy?

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