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J10 PGB

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 PGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,733 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 100,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has a cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 139,204 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 139,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 93,869 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 131,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 131,162 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,976 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ns and os

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,976 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ns and os

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,378 miles

undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage ( no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 52,503 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,535 miles

Bodywork damaged nearside rear door

Both front tyres worn hard on outer edges

Engine and vehicle undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,655 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,549 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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J10 PGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J10 PGB, 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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J10 PGB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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