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FY16 JGZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,588 mi
Last recorded142,588 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 JGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 142,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 126,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,192 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 42,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 24,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 22,186 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,484 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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FY16 JGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY16 JGZ, 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

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What year was FY16 JGZ registered?

FY16 JGZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FY16 JGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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