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F3 BMG

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,773 miles

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Fail 13 Jul 2026 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,704 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 52,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,728 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 29,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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F3 BMG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F3 BMG, 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

How do I check the history of F3 BMG?

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What year was F3 BMG registered?

F3 BMG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is F3 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 BMG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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