2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · WF66 GZE
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 154,769 km. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 154,769 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF66 GZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 154,769 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF66 GZE 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 (WF66 GZE) between January 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
WF66 GZE Odometer History
- 19/01/202469,774 mi
- 10/01/202575,815 mi+6,041 mi
- 02/10/202579,780 mi+3,965 mi
- 05/10/2026154,769 km
- 05/10/2026154,769 km
Average of roughly 31,358 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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