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CXZ 5956

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 5956
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 128,498 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 122,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 107,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,374 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,747 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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CXZ 5956 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXZ 5956, 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 CXZ 5956 registered?

CXZ 5956 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is CXZ 5956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 5956 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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