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V6 VFX

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,438 mi
Last recorded44,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 44,438 miles

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,247 miles

DAMAGE TO BODY WORK

FEW SMALL STONE CHIPS

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL STARTING TO STICK

Pass 7 May 2025 41,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 37,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to release. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,899 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,460 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 20,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

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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V6 VFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V6 VFX, 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 V6 VFX registered?

V6 VFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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