2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · FX16 FBB
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 98,470 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
FX16 FBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 98,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FX16 FBB Mileage History
- 08/12/202275,147 mi
- 09/12/202275,147 mi
- 08/01/202488,907 mi+13,760 mi
- 08/03/202597,528 mi+8,621 mi
- 19/03/202698,470 mi+942 mi
Average of roughly 7,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX16 FBB 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 (FX16 FBB) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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