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DC16 BLV

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,240 mi
Last recorded90,240 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded/scored inner disk face much worse. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 87,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre bald on inner edges + x2 cuts to cords, yellow chalk. 255/35/R19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edges yellow chalk. 255/35/R19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 82,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres wearing on edges. 255/35/ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,438 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x1 cut/split yellow chalk + close to legal limit. Pirelli pzero 285/30/R19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,364 miles

underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,219 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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DC16 BLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 BLV, 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 DC16 BLV registered?

DC16 BLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DC16 BLV safe to buy?

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