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B23 PCT

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 PCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 96,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 30,949 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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B23 PCT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B23 PCT, 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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B23 PCT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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