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GK11 RWU

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 159,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2016 49,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,619 miles

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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GK11 RWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK11 RWU, 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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GK11 RWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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