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H8 DWL

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,119 mi
Last recorded34,119 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 34,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 34,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 24,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,169 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,144 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,890 miles

Front no plate is cracked but not likely to be misread

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/zr18-95y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 18,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 225/40/zr18-95y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/zr18-95y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 15,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage and o/s/f tyre has slice in sidewall

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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H8 DWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H8 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 DWL registered?

H8 DWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is H8 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 DWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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