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N5 KFK

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 100,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,055 miles

Rear Rear tyres fitted to car are 255/35R19, however they should be 285/30R19

Fail 7 Aug 2024 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Rear tyres fitted to car are 255/35R19, however they should be 285/30R19

tyre pressure light on dash indicating a low pressure

Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,655 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake disc's worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,382 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))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 50,382 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))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 27,733 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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N5 KFK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N5 KFK, 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 N5 KFK registered?

N5 KFK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 November 2016.

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