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CL51 JAY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 95,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 92,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 89,627 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 89,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,153 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 82,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,215 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,201 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,345 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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CL51 JAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CL51 JAY, 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 CL51 JAY registered?

CL51 JAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is CL51 JAY safe to buy?

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