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FG11 RLV

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 RLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,589 miles

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

subframe corroded

undertray fitted obstructing to check all components

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively The propshaft donut is perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 99,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively The propshaft donut is perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,856 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 58,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,555 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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FG11 RLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White 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 FG11 RLV, 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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FG11 RLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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