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CT16 DFA

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT16 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,868 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on borderline very wet but not dripping fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,541 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,130 miles

Small cut to OSF tyre tread

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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CT16 DFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CT16 DFA, 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 CT16 DFA registered?

CT16 DFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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