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ML16 AYV

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,549 mi
Last recorded65,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 AYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 64,728 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 64,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,644 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,695 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,979 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 34,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (285/30Y19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 9,745 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 9,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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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ML16 AYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML16 AYV, 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 ML16 AYV registered?

ML16 AYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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