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VU16 KWD

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,694 mi
Last recorded95,694 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,694 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,545 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 83,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure central exhaust, excessive movement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,892 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 55,043 miles

all Four tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 41,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,893 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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VU16 KWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU16 KWD, 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 VU16 KWD registered?

VU16 KWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is VU16 KWD safe to buy?

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