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J6 RCO

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,520 mi
Last recorded58,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 58,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 49,580 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 49,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,588 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,877 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 42,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 36,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 36,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2016 30,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,339 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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J6 RCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J6 RCO, 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 J6 RCO registered?

J6 RCO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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