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AV11 GDJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,601 mi
Last recorded118,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 118,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 110,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cable brackets insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 110,745 miles

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

Both rear heatshields insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cable brackets insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,687 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 99,687 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,840 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 80,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,211 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,562 miles

1. Both ront tyres worn to legal limits on inside edge. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,477 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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AV11 GDJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV11 GDJ, 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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AV11 GDJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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