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G1 HSR

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,218 mi
Last recorded121,218 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl51,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 HSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Fail 7 Nov 2025 121,218 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all 4 discks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,378 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,994 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,373 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Nov 2015 58,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,479 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,515 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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G1 HSR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 51,984 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G1 HSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G1 HSR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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