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BWS 587S

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 587S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 95,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,127 miles

Fuel tank carrier heavy corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 93,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank carrier heavy corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing close to limit across centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,646 miles

corrosion apparent close to side step mounts and along sills

general to heavy corrosion suspension components at rear under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,445 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake tight to turn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 31,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,235 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 27,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,679 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 60,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 53,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,024 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to hose on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to hose on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,832 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,832 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,463 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

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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BWS 587S is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 BWS 587S, 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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BWS 587S is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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