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MB16 MJL

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB16 MJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 75,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,836 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 35,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's tread cracking and sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,921 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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MB16 MJL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MB16 MJL, 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 MB16 MJL registered?

MB16 MJL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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