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BC11 VNW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,307 mi
Last recorded140,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 140,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 135,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,283 miles

Offside Front Headlight aim over to the right but not exceeding other limits

Fail 14 Oct 2020 109,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlight aim over to the right but not exceeding other limits

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,424 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,168 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,362 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished in the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2014 2,505 miles

o/s/f. o/s/r, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres starting to deteriorate

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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BC11 VNW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 BC11 VNW, 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 BC11 VNW registered?

BC11 VNW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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