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FY16 ZWS

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,630 mi
Last recorded30,630 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 25,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 22,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 14,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 9,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (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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FY16 ZWS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol 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 FY16 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

FY16 ZWS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is FY16 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 ZWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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