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GSE 429

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,282 mi
Last recorded30,282 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSE 429
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2025 30,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,263 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,853 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2023 26,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,467 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 25,467 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension mounted self-levelling system broken (4.1.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,654 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2021 24,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,869 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 3 Sep 2018 19,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,347 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

Fail 1 Sep 2017 17,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,968 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 11,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,580 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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GSE 429 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GSE 429, 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 GSE 429 registered?

GSE 429 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is GSE 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSE 429 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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