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KR16 XBZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,879 mi
Last recorded41,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 XBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,879 miles

emissions to low to obtain a reading

Fail 20 Oct 2025 41,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions to low to obtain a reading

Pass 2 Oct 2024 38,641 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 38,640 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,481 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 35,477 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides caster arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,925 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 25,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,885 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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KR16 XBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KR16 XBZ, 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 KR16 XBZ registered?

KR16 XBZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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