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AO61 FNZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 105,327 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,625 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 136,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 79,358 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm michelin 255/40/18y extra load (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm 255/40/18/95y winter tyre pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,666 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,800 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO61 FNZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO61 FNZ, 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 AO61 FNZ registered?

AO61 FNZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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