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EK04 MER

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,057 mi
Last recorded152,057 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 152,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 152,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,770 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 138,770 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 35,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 96,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,933 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 40,932 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,423 miles

Offside 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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EK04 MER is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 EK04 MER, 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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EK04 MER is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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