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4 HDP

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 HDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,829 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency just passed requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread also wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread also wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,365 miles

Engine cover fitted

Full body undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,385 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,348 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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4 HDP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 68,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 HDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 HDP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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