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G17 BNG

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 BNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 86,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,428 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,416 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,301 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,301 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,127 miles

all tyres wearing on the inner edges

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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G17 BNG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G17 BNG, 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 G17 BNG registered?

G17 BNG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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