2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · KN16 EUT
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 119,522 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN16 EUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 119,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KN16 EUT 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 (KN16 EUT) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KN16 EUT Mileage History
- 12/03/2024106,251 mi
- 13/03/2024106,252 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2025118,792 mi+12,540 mi
- 21/11/2025119,487 mi+695 mi
- 22/11/2025119,522 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 7,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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