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CE61 VBJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,422 mi
Last recorded59,422 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,422 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 18 Apr 2023 49,485 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 22 Jun 2022 45,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 43,170 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,607 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,509 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,751 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,407 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,146 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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CE61 VBJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 CE61 VBJ, 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 CE61 VBJ registered?

CE61 VBJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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