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HG11 ZSJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,455 mi
Last recorded179,455 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 ZSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 179,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 172,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 163,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 154,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 122,444 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 110,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,182 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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HG11 ZSJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HG11 ZSJ, 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 HG11 ZSJ registered?

HG11 ZSJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is HG11 ZSJ safe to buy?

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