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OV16 DFC

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,709 mi
Last recorded119,709 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 119,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2023 61,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2022 48,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,970 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 26,969 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated won,t open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OV16 DFC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV16 DFC, 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 OV16 DFC registered?

OV16 DFC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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