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PX16 VRD

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,045 mi
Last recorded63,045 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 63,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,045 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 61,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 58,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 55,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 52,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 47,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 42,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 41,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553519 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PX16 VRD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX16 VRD, 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

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What year was PX16 VRD registered?

PX16 VRD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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