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BU16 UZD

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 UZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 68,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative suspension air bag not holding pressure (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 56,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective os wiper blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,417 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 46,417 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,308 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) 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 UZD 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 BU16 UZD, 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 BU16 UZD registered?

BU16 UZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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