2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 2.1L Diesel · PL65 VDC
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 102,957 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 VDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 102,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL65 VDC 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 Cla (PL65 VDC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
PL65 VDC Mileage History
- 27/01/202465,716 mi
- 25/01/202581,496 mi+15,780 mi
- 28/01/202581,642 mi+146 mi
- 23/01/2026102,957 mi+21,315 mi
- 23/01/2026102,957 mi
Average of roughly 18,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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