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AK61 OJW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,159 mi
Last recorded132,159 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,159 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center section badly corroded in place ,should replace (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower forward bush significant amount of play, marginal pass should replace a.s.a.p (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across badly corroded in place ,should replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower forward bush badly worn should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 121,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front badly worn ,should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn thin. should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face worn thin ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across center section badly corroded, should replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play bothside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,074 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face badly worn,marginal pass,should replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear center tread, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,528 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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AK61 OJW 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 AK61 OJW, 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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AK61 OJW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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