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WL16 HDJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls50,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 128,875 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip pads worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inside edge with uneven wear. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 116,892 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 116,890 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 May 2024 102,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,389 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 89,384 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,140 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 75,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 59,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,264 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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WL16 HDJ 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 WL16 HDJ, 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 WL16 HDJ registered?

WL16 HDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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