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LH16 BVJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,889 mi
Last recorded34,889 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH16 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 34,889 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 30,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on on outer tyre wall and across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/tyre treads cracking/deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edge and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edge and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 20,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,798 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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LH16 BVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH16 BVJ, 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 LH16 BVJ registered?

LH16 BVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is LH16 BVJ safe to buy?

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