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CK61 VCL

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 134,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 134,711 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 123,894 miles

Bonnet lever loose inside vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 123,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead has one crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead has three cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release cable and lever adrift in car

Pass 23 May 2022 111,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 103,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,253 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285-30x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall, 255-35X19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, a number of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,164 miles

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp lens has water in

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,581 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR SEAT

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WEARING ON EDGES 3MM APPROX

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,168 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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CK61 VCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK61 VCL, 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 CK61 VCL registered?

CK61 VCL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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