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HV61 KAJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,251 mi
Last recorded168,251 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 168,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,713 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 160,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 140,100 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,351 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,472 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,386 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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HV61 KAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HV61 KAJ, 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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HV61 KAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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