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EA11 APV

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 129,275 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 129,270 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Tyre Wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Previous Repair

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,122 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA11 APV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA11 APV, 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 EA11 APV registered?

EA11 APV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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