2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KN16 EWG
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 39,553 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN16 EWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 39,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KN16 EWG 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 EWG) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN16 EWG Mileage History
- 25/03/202221,836 mi
- 20/03/202324,765 mi+2,929 mi
- 20/03/202324,766 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/202428,797 mi+4,031 mi
- 17/03/202539,553 mi+10,756 mi
Average of roughly 5,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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