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OW16 FWD

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 FWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 134,592 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,801 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 114,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 98,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,699 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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OW16 FWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW16 FWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW16 FWD?

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What year was OW16 FWD registered?

OW16 FWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is OW16 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 FWD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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