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EK61 JGY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 JGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,285 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 61,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,272 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 59,272 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear level sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,131 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 23,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 20,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,285 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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EK61 JGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK61 JGY, 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 EK61 JGY registered?

EK61 JGY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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