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EK61 WKC

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,069 mi
Last recorded160,069 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 WKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear.at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall gouged,no cords visible

emissions too clean to register

Fail 27 Oct 2020 160,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm,2nd od 2,as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,near diff,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure at top (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge,255 35 zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear.at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall gouged,no cords visible

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Apr 2019 144,781 miles

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

cut in NSF tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2019 144,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

cut in NSF tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,413 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,316 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,070 miles

emission too clean

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,183 miles

emission to clear to be tested

nearside front tire has sidewall cut/ no cords expose

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 WKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK61 WKC registered?

EK61 WKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is EK61 WKC safe to buy?

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