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WA16 BWD

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 88,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,084 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 71,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,161 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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WA16 BWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA16 BWD, 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 WA16 BWD registered?

WA16 BWD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WA16 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 BWD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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