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J41 RDY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 136,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 136,630 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 127,030 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,913 miles

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

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

emissions clean

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,517 miles

Engine cover & under-tray's fitted obstructing veiw

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,121 miles

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

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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J41 RDY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J41 RDY, 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 J41 RDY registered?

J41 RDY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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