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C5 HSN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 80,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,976 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 77,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 63,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,971 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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C5 HSN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 HSN, 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 C5 HSN registered?

C5 HSN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is C5 HSN safe to buy?

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