2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · CA51 SAW
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 87,257 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA51 SAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 87,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA51 SAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla (CA51 SAW) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CA51 SAW Mileage History
- 19/12/202365,668 mi
- 26/06/202468,804 mi+3,136 mi
- 25/06/202577,753 mi+8,949 mi
- 26/06/202577,754 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202687,257 mi+9,503 mi
Average of roughly 8,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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