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KVA 5

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVA 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 52,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,495 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 45,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to showing cords advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,460 miles

Emissions, Ltd rpm,s unable to activate smoke meter, emissions test aborted.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,959 miles

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

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

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

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

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

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

undetrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,074 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,816 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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KVA 5 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 KVA 5, 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 KVA 5 registered?

KVA 5 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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