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FN11 LVR

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,389 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 107,387 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding After operation of park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,269 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 98,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,801 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo intake pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear level rod rusted and broken

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,302 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

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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FN11 LVR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN11 LVR, 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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FN11 LVR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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