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GK61 VNR

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,958 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine jacking point undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 120,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front shocker gaiters damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,558 miles

Front both front suspension gaiters split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,571 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))

Front both front suspension gaiters damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,571 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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))

Front both front suspension gaiters damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,944 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,648 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 26 Sep 2016 39,309 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,268 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions not detected

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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GK61 VNR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK61 VNR, 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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GK61 VNR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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