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DE61 VGF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 48,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 44,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 44,635 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 38,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,565 miles

Front plate delaminating

No smoke detected

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,082 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,997 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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DE61 VGF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE61 VGF, 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 DE61 VGF registered?

DE61 VGF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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