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A1 KVM

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,339 mi
Last recorded174,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 174,339 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 151,176 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 140,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,549 miles

Bonnet release lever loose

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 119,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 110,443 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,725 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 May 2018 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall,tyre size is 255/40/R18 99Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,499 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 KVM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVM, 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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A1 KVM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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