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BV61 EVN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,342 mi
Last recorded30,342 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 EVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 30,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 29,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,578 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 29,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre x2cuts tread area to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,471 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,899 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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BV61 EVN 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 BV61 EVN, 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 BV61 EVN registered?

BV61 EVN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BV61 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 EVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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