2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · DR66 RAJ
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 93,365 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR66 RAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 93,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DR66 RAJ 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 Cls (DR66 RAJ) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DR66 RAJ Mileage History
- 16/07/202262,033 mi
- 16/07/202262,033 mi
- 02/08/202363,798 mi+1,765 mi
- 02/10/202467,416 mi+3,618 mi
- 13/09/202593,365 mi+25,949 mi
Average of roughly 9,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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