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KP11 WAJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP11 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 155,701 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Brake pad wear warning light on at time of test

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 250,527 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet release handle insecure

Front suspension noisy

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

Rear brake pad warning light on. Pads ok

Pass 4 Dec 2024 143,296 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes are perished

Brake pad warning light is on

Centre exhaust clamp is broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight knock from nearside front

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,057 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 110,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, (To flexy hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp defective. Advise early replacment

Fail 8 Dec 2022 110,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 70,774 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 8 Jun 2018 57,831 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 45,908 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 31,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,873 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in inner wall,not to canvas

Pass 6 May 2014 18,282 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 17,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KP11 WAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP11 WAJ, 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 KP11 WAJ registered?

KP11 WAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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