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J50 KAF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

139,442 mi
Last recorded139,442 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 139,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 139,442 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,136 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 11 Apr 2024 128,018 miles

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

Surface corrosion nearside and offside rear Inner sills & chassis legs

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 125,771 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 125,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,064 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 57,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 46,844 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 116,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nearside rear tyre has cracks on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 43,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nearside rear tyre has cracks on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,737 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear road wheel has slight damage

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 13,299 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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J50 KAF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 J50 KAF, 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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J50 KAF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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