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BU16 FJN

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,770 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 70,710 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BU16 FJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU16 FJN, 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 BU16 FJN registered?

BU16 FJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BU16 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FJN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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