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BV61 SFO

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 SFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 122,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 101,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,021 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,388 miles

engine covered, lower under trays fitted, limited inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,129 miles

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

offside front tyre chunks missing from sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,014 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,401 miles

NO SMOKE RESULTS VEHICLE RUNNING TOO CLEAN

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

NO SMOKE RESULTS VEHICLE RUNNING TOO CLEAN

REAR BREAK PADS WORN

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,340 miles

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

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

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 SFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 SFO registered?

BV61 SFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BV61 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 SFO 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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