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GH16 LGV

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,638 mi
Last recorded52,638 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 LGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 52,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 51,101 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 51,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 47,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 47,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,271 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,318 miles

Both front tyres cuts inner wall. Worn inner edges

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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GH16 LGV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GH16 LGV, 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 GH16 LGV registered?

GH16 LGV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is GH16 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH16 LGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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