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HG11 EJD

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 EJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,216 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 143,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 134,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under Tray fitted-obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 125,834 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 125,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 122,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise plastic under panels fitted

under panels fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,237 miles

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

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

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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HG11 EJD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG11 EJD, 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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HG11 EJD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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