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HV11 ENF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 160,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (Dust Cover) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 160,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (Dust Cover) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 154,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Dust boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Dust boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 148,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,453 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 144,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 140,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 133,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 133,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cuts in rear tyres + worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2020 128,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 114,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 114,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both front suspension leg dust covers broken

Pass 17 May 2017 80,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,431 miles

under trays fitted and engine cover

Pass 29 May 2015 60,013 miles

Both rear level links seizing.

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Small cut to n/s/f tyre on inner wall, no cords showing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both rear level links seizing.

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Small cut to n/s/f tyre on inner wall, no cords showing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 51,249 miles

Minor chips in windscreen.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 51,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very small stone chips in windscreen

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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HV11 ENF 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 68.4%.

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 HV11 ENF, 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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HV11 ENF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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