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FM16 OWP

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,511 mi
Last recorded148,511 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 OWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 140,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear door outer slight damaged still able to open/ close effectively

Nearside Rear lower rear arch slight damaged

Offside Rear tail light lens slight defective misted still operating effectively

Fail 25 Jul 2024 140,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door outer slight damaged still able to open/ close effectively

Nearside Rear lower rear arch slight damaged

Offside Rear tail light lens slight defective misted still operating effectively

Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,584 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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FM16 OWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM16 OWP, 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 FM16 OWP registered?

FM16 OWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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