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FL11 MVC

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,055 mi
Last recorded154,055 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 154,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 146,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,405 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 137,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 123,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres showing signs wear central tread

Fail 25 Aug 2021 115,752 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres showing signs wear central tread

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,640 miles

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

exhaust reading 0.00 too clean for print out

small chip in windscreen outside a zone

Fail 26 Aug 2020 108,637 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust reading 0.00 too clean for print out

small chip in windscreen outside a zone

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,608 miles

exhaust reading 0.00 too clean for print out

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 65,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,317 miles

damage to sidewall on both front to tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,118 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to sidewall

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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FL11 MVC 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 FL11 MVC, 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 FL11 MVC registered?

FL11 MVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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