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FH11 BHJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,803 mi
Last recorded164,803 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 164,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,843 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front in place corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder and inner wall damaged in place, marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across badly corroded in place, marginal pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front damage to tyre inner sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2022 152,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front damage to tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 223,132 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 223,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 192,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 172,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked.

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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FH11 BHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 FH11 BHJ, 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 FH11 BHJ registered?

FH11 BHJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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