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MC65 ZXL

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

256,825 mi
Last recorded256,825 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 256,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 256,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 235,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 220,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 203,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 171,972 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 171,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,094 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,998 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MC65 ZXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 MC65 ZXL, 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 MC65 ZXL registered?

MC65 ZXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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