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A5 VAN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,733 miles

DPF fitted low emissions output

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pastic outer sill covers fitted

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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A5 VAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 VAN, 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 A5 VAN registered?

A5 VAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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The MOT history for A5 VAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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