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DG11 FBN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 107,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,313 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no emisions

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 72,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,768 miles

engine covers/under trays

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,435 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 42,621 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 42,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 34,083 miles

No Emissions detected

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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DG11 FBN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG11 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG11 FBN registered?

DG11 FBN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is DG11 FBN safe to buy?

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