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KY16 AXR

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,274 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 102,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 80,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,195 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,361 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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KY16 AXR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 KY16 AXR, 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 KY16 AXR registered?

KY16 AXR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KY16 AXR 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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