2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KV16 VUL
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 111,609 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,609 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.
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KV16 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 111,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV16 VUL 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 (KV16 VUL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV16 VUL Mileage History
- 14/12/202278,519 mi
- 12/12/202394,899 mi+16,380 mi
- 03/12/2024110,406 mi+15,507 mi
- 11/12/2025111,609 mi+1,203 mi
- 11/12/2025111,609 mi
Average of roughly 11,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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