2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · MK65 NSY
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 57,060 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,060 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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MK65 NSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 57,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MK65 NSY 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 (MK65 NSY) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MK65 NSY Mileage History
- 11/06/202247,087 mi
- 15/05/202348,970 mi+1,883 mi
- 08/06/202451,341 mi+2,371 mi
- 17/05/202554,086 mi+2,745 mi
- 23/05/202657,060 mi+2,974 mi
Average of roughly 2,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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