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EK11 AUW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 AUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,377 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 95,376 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also suspension knock n/s/f,unable to replicate on ramp,possibly shocker,but advise suspension arm bush sorting first. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 92,195 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to leveling device broken, would be pointless testing it (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage not attatched,lever free to move risk of blinding other road users (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also suspension knock n/s/f,unable to replicate on ramp,possibly shocker,but advise suspension arm bush sorting first. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 88,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working intermittently (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working intermittently (3.4 (a))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not locking in (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage seized on pivots (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,721 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,689 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper rattle spring cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 41,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake caliper rattle spring cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 35,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,668 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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EK11 AUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK11 AUW, 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 EK11 AUW registered?

EK11 AUW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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