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BK11 BJF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,274 mi
Last recorded240,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 240,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body paint.

Fail 26 Jul 2025 240,274 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Under body paint.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 223,548 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 223,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 204,340 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 194,571 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 194,571 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr & osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 183,472 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking but still retains fluid

Fail 27 May 2021 183,472 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking but still retains fluid

Pass 16 Jun 2020 169,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

washer fluid bottle leaking

Pass 23 May 2019 155,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 138,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 102,005 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 78,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,382 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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BK11 BJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 BK11 BJF, 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 BK11 BJF registered?

BK11 BJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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