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CE61 VUU

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,738 mi
Last recorded156,738 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 156,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 156,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 149,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 142,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 135,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57mm - 285/30 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,896 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,895 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))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.. Also damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,793 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,986 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,605 miles

both offside front and rear tyres side wall damage no cord

covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VUU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUU, 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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CE61 VUU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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