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BBK 547M

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 547M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 126,215 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 126,128 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested actuator broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 121,438 miles

Rear wear and cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2022 116,900 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,043 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,199 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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BBK 547M is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 BBK 547M, 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 BBK 547M registered?

BBK 547M is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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