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FL16 LFH

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 117,470 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Dec 2025 117,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,655 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2021 64,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,102 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 44,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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FL16 LFH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL16 LFH, 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 FL16 LFH?

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What year was FL16 LFH registered?

FL16 LFH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FL16 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 LFH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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