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JH53 HYS

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damp (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 102,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 93,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,609 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,234 miles

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

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 28 Nov 2017 45,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,003 miles

brake fluid low level

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,599 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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JH53 HYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JH53 HYS, 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 JH53 HYS registered?

JH53 HYS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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