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HF16 VFW

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 112,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 86,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 53,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 53,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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HF16 VFW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF16 VFW, 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

How do I check the history of HF16 VFW?

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What year was HF16 VFW registered?

HF16 VFW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is HF16 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 VFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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