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FX16 LFS

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,976 mi
Last recorded178,976 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 178,976 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Damage And Hash Cut Outer Wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS Warning on Dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2024 158,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,620 miles

Front 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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FX16 LFS 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 100%.

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 FX16 LFS, 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 FX16 LFS registered?

FX16 LFS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is FX16 LFS safe to buy?

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