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C15 PLH

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 102,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 92,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 92,481 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 76,463 miles

Rear trailing arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,424 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 74,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,525 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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C15 PLH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C15 PLH, 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 C15 PLH registered?

C15 PLH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is C15 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 PLH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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