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AL54 TAY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 75,223 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 75,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 54,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pad 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close too cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 44,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,736 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2014 20,573 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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AL54 TAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 AL54 TAY, 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 AL54 TAY registered?

AL54 TAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for AL54 TAY 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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