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EA61 AHL

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible injector seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,549 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 116,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 108,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,248 miles

Front Chip to screen, not to excess.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drop link boots deteriorated, but not to excess.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 107,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Chip to screen, not to excess.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drop link boots deteriorated, but not to excess.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,991 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Small chip to screen, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Small chip to screen, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,538 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,287 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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EA61 AHL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA61 AHL, 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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EA61 AHL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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