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M5 BVT

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,874 mi
Last recorded56,874 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 56,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 28,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 25,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 51,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 22,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 34,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,266 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,931 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 19,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,962 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,030 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs pitted on face

Fail 19 Feb 2014 12,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs pitted on face

Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,657 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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M5 BVT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 BVT, 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

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What year was M5 BVT registered?

M5 BVT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is M5 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BVT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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