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FL61 OGS

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 143,121 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 131,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 131,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 119,992 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,979 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,558 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 92,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,407 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 57,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to inner sidewaLL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,953 miles

emissions blip not detected

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FL61 OGS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL61 OGS, 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 FL61 OGS registered?

FL61 OGS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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