2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · MA16 HFN
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 75,328 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA16 HFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 75,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MA16 HFN 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 (MA16 HFN) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MA16 HFN Mileage History
- 01/03/202352,351 mi
- 01/03/202461,106 mi+8,755 mi
- 01/03/202461,106 mi
- 06/03/202568,279 mi+7,173 mi
- 20/02/202675,328 mi+7,049 mi
Average of roughly 7,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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