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J1 CPE

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,228 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,602 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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J1 CPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 J1 CPE, 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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What year was J1 CPE registered?

J1 CPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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