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WG16 ZWT

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 ZWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 70,128 miles

under trays

Pass 7 May 2024 59,043 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 59,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 41,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 27,868 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 27,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,236 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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WG16 ZWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG16 ZWT, 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 WG16 ZWT registered?

WG16 ZWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is WG16 ZWT safe to buy?

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