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M5 WKJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,548 mi
Last recorded49,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,623 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 45,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low ie.offside 300kgf, nearside 88kgf

Pass 10 Jan 2023 33,985 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,442 miles

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

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,677 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,715 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,570 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 WKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WKJ, 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 M5 WKJ registered?

M5 WKJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is M5 WKJ safe to buy?

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