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EK11 XEF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,494 mi
Last recorded151,494 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 XEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 151,494 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 136,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,759 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,119 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,889 miles

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

Zero Emitter,No Smoke readings available

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,596 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,548 miles

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

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

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

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)

front tyres wearing very unevenly.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WEARING 255/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WEARING 255/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads are getting low.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,301 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 XEF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 EK11 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

EK11 XEF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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