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4 LVE

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,627 mi
Last recorded32,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl51,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 32,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,187 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 32,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,010 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Over 50% difference also brake efficiency is very low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,701 miles

Slight knocking from both front wheels

Both front shock absorbers are slightly damp around bottom of unit

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in centre

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,282 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,903 miles

EML light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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4 LVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 51,984 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 LVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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