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AL07 GEN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 GEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,870 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 96,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,506 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside componnent

Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,506 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside componnent

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,322 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,322 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,576 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,966 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,285 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is smooth on inner edge

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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AL07 GEN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AL07 GEN, 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 AL07 GEN registered?

AL07 GEN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AL07 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL07 GEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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