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A1 KGW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,074 mi
Last recorded48,074 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,521 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 41,521 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,063 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 33,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm connected to suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,994 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,799 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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A1 KGW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 KGW, 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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What year was A1 KGW registered?

A1 KGW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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