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L1 VMG

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 137,177 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,813 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,512 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,182 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,899 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,036 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,680 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING LOW

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL HAS A CUT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 83,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,634 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 32,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,774 miles

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

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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L1 VMG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L1 VMG, 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 L1 VMG registered?

L1 VMG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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