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KV61 DXL

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,473 mi
Last recorded146,473 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 146,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 138,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,466 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover worn

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,852 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,674 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking excessive (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 48,754 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,187 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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KV61 DXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV61 DXL, 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 KV61 DXL registered?

KV61 DXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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