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G17 EBA

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,773 mi
Last recorded165,773 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 165,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 151,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 138,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 129,019 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 117,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 108,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,177 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,458 miles

Front 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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G17 EBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

G17 EBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is G17 EBA safe to buy?

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