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CF16 DZL

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 62,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 52,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 37,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 14,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 6,343 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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CF16 DZL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 CF16 DZL, 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 CF16 DZL registered?

CF16 DZL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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