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FG61 CCU

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 CCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,982 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,973 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe has corrosion and is holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,986 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 115,642 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + edges wearing smooth + damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + edges wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,473 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,892 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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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FG61 CCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 FG61 CCU, 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 FG61 CCU registered?

FG61 CCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is FG61 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 CCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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