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VX66 NPE

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,280 mi
Last recorded148,280 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,280 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 148,279 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 121,764 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 121,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 96,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,468 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 80,439 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 64,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 64,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm approx & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 52,375 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 5 May 2021 52,375 miles

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 32,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

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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VX66 NPE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX66 NPE, 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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VX66 NPE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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