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OY16 VRV

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 117,298 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 117,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,511 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,202 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,202 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 11 Apr 2019 52,235 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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OY16 VRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY16 VRV, 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 OY16 VRV?

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What year was OY16 VRV registered?

OY16 VRV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is OY16 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY16 VRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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